Monday, February 28, 2011

Ford introduces Sprachstuerung Sync 2012 in Europe

Ford will introduce in 2012 the focus for the first time in Europe, his voice control system Sync. The Microsoft-based system is to provide the driver with a smart, safe and easy way to use their mobile devices in the vehicle while remaining with the world while driving in contact. It provides quick and easy access to vehicle functions, settings and information.

The connectivity also offers numerous connection options of other devices. Sync recognizes, according to Ford 10 000 commands in 19 languages. This allows drivers in Europe but also worldwide, and use most vehicle functions only with her voice. The system, which will also be presented at CeBIT in Hannover (1-5.3.2011) understands American, British and Australian English, European and Canadian French, European and American Spanish, European and Brazilian Portuguese.

In addition, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian and Turkish. Outside of Europe languages such as Arabic, Korean and Japanese are used. The voice control is designed so that multiple layers can be avoided. Must, for example, not one after country, city and street address are entered in the search.

Speech recognition also allows the control of navigation, climate control, audio and entertainment features. The same applies to the control of the devices that are connected to the vehicle using one of the various interfaces (USB or Bluetooth) connected. Sync offers on mobile phones more than just the pure basic functions and transfers, for example, automatically the contact information and photos from the memory of the mobile phone in the vehicle.

Once connected, you can sync text messages (SMS) is received and reads aloud. For a list of predetermined responses may be using a voice command, quickly put together a text message and sent back. An integrated USB port connects devices such as MP3 player to the system while allowing slots for SD cards and RCA inputs to connect audio and video sources.

Once audio files are connected, the CD player operation. A link to the world's largest online music database Gracenote allows the display of play lists and CD covers on the 8-inch touch screen monitor. In addition, the wireless access of up to five devices in the Internet possible. In North America Sync is already on the market since 2007 and now installed in more than three million Ford models.

Ford expects that by the year 2015 in Europe about two million new cars to be equipped with the system and thus make a valuable contribution to road safety and customer satisfaction. (Ampnet / jri)

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