In-Vehicle Wireless Charging Simplifies Driving Experience
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC)
is launching a technology that provides a convenient way to make sure
batteries for mobile phones, MP3 players or PDAs are always charged and
ready to go. Visteon is introducing its in-vehicle wireless charging
technology at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las
Vegas, Jan. 8-11.
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A Visteon press conference is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Jan. 9 in the
Central Plaza, CP7, of the Las Vegas Convention Center to officially unveil
the product. Demonstrations will be available at Visteon's booth throughout
the show (CP7).
This in-vehicle technology eliminates the need to have dedicated power
cords for each portable device in the vehicle. The user simply places the
device on Visteon's charger, and power is wirelessly transferred by
electromagnetic induction from the charger to the user's portable device at
a rate comparable to a plug-in power cord. The wireless charger contains
intelligence that can determine if an object is in close proximity to the
charger, and whether the object can be charged.
"Any driver or passenger who uses an electronic device, such as a
mobile phone or MP3 player, would benefit from the convenience of this
innovation," said Steve Meszaros, vice president, Visteon electronics
product group. "Based on consumer studies that Visteon conducted in several
countries, people are willing to invest in the convenience of not having to
deal with charging cords in a vehicle."
Visteon is working with companies such as Motorola; Mobility
Electronics, creator of iGo brand universal power adaptor; and Herman
Miller to ensure an expanded reach of the technology.
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) named Visteon an
International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Innovations 2007 Design and
Engineering Awards honoree for this technology. Products entered in the
Innovations 2007 Design and Engineering Awards program were judged by a
panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the
trade media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting-edge
consumer electronics products. The program is sponsored by CEA, producer of
the International CES - the world's largest consumer technology trade show.
In addition to being featured at Visteon's exhibit, the new wireless
charging technology will be displayed by the CEA during the January
electronics show at the Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase and at
the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Booth #68747. Visit
http://www.CESweb.org/innovations for details on Innovations 2007 Design and
Engineering Award honorees.
Visteon Corporation is a leading global automotive supplier that
designs, engineers and manufactures innovative climate, interior,
electronic and lighting products for vehicle manufacturers, and also
provides a range of products and services to aftermarket customers. With
corporate offices in Van Buren Township, Mich. (U.S.); Shanghai, China; and
Kerpen, Germany; the company has more than 170 facilities in 26 countries
and employs approximately 46,000 people.
SOURCE Visteon Corporation
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CONTACT:
Melissa Andrade, of Visteon Corporation,
+1-313-378-5935, or mandrad7@visteon.com
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