Ford and Microsoft update

The Video and below brief have just been released at the Detroit Auto show and further information is expected to come from big Bill Gates at CES soon. Think for now this sums it up enough though. Sounds pretty great I hope the voice activation is really that easy!, maybe in the future they could add different voices for the in car message read out service, my fav would have to be MR T reading out my sms’s while I cruise around!.

  • Voice-activated, hands-free calling: Simply press the “Push to Talk” button on the steering wheel, and then say the name of the person you wish to call. Sync will automatically connect with the names in the mobile phone’s contact list.
  • Uninterrupted connections: No need to hang up in the middle of a cell phone call as you enter your vehicle. Simply touch the Telephone Button on the steering wheel, and Sync will instantly connect to a Bluetooth phone.
  • Audible text messages: Sync will convert text messages from your phone to audio and read them out loud. The system is even smart enough to translate such commonly used text messaging expressions as “LOL” and : ). You can choose to reply from any of 20 predefined responses.
  • Advanced calling features: Sync includes the same features offered on mobile phones, including caller ID, call waiting, conference calling, a caller log, a list of contacts, a signal strength icon, and a phone battery charge icon – all conveniently located on the radio’s display screen.
  • Voice-activated music: Browse the music collection on your digital media player, mobile phone or USB drive by genre, album, artist and song title using simple voice commands, such as “Play genre Rock,” “Play ,” or “Play Track .”
  • Instant voice recognition: Sync’s advanced voice recognition technology means when you’re ready to use your phone or digital music player, just speak simple voice commands.
  • Ring tone support: For supported phones, Sync will play personal ring tones. If you’ve configured unique ring tones to identify specific callers, Sync will automatically play those, too.
  • Automatic phonebook transfer: Sync will wirelessly transfer all the names and numbers in a mobile phonebook automatically.
  • Multilingual intelligence: Sync is fluent in English, French and Spanish.

Chris

Adman at Ogilvy

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