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Qualcomm, Audi Launch In-Car Navigation System With UMTS Connectivity

ABR Staff Writer Published 14 February 2010

Qualcomm and Audi have launched Audi's Mobile Media Interface (MMI) Plus in-car navigation system with integrated UMTS connectivity from Qualcomm, which will be available on select Audi A8 vehicles this year.

The company said that the new solution will bring 3G high-speed data connectivity and enhanced navigation capabilities to automobile. The MMI's embedded 3G connectivity enables car to perform as a mobile 'hot spot', allowing passengers to connect their Wi-Fi devices to internet from vehicle.

According to Qualcomm, Audi A8 vehicles with MMI Plus navigation system will feature high-speed data connectivity and simultaneous voice and data connections enabled by Qualcomm's technology.

In addition, Audi has integrated Google Earth to provide high-resolution, 3D satellite and aerial imagery to navigation system. The MMI Plus navigation system provides route planning and real-time traffic updates on a single integrated platform.

Peter Kohlschmidt, director of development in wireless, acoustic and connectivity at Audi, said: “We are pleased to be working with Qualcomm, the world's largest provider of wireless chipset solutions, to bring a new type of connected experience to Audi A8 models this year.”

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