Splashpower and Visteon demonstrate the future of automotive integrated wireless charging technology and Bluetooth communication
CES, Las Vegas, January 9th, 2004 /The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Splashpower Ltd - the Cambridge-based developers of a unique, wireless power technology – announces the ground breaking application of Splashpower™ technology in a concept car developed by Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC).
The car not only uses Splashpower™ technology, but also combines Bluetooth with Visteon Voice Technology™ to give drivers a totally wire-free in-car support system for a hand-held mobile phone.
Typically the size of a mouse mat, a SplashPad™ can simultaneously recharge a number of mobile devices simply by resting them on the pad. Splashpower’s wireless power technology has been built directly into the centre console of a concept vehicle, demonstrating both the flexibility and true market-making potential of the innovation.
Splashpower Vice President of Business Development, David Whitewood said: “Splashpower is an innovative and intuitive solution for powering up portable electronic devices. Visteon’s application of Splashpower realises the possibility of a safe and totally wirefree, handsfree and power charging system for mobile phones in the car, and just hints at the many and varied opportunities our solution offers to develop a completely new category of mass-market accessories.”
Visteon will be demonstrating the in-car wireless power capabilities for mobile phones and PDAs, but the technology could as easily be used to power up everything from flashlights and other battery operated emergency tools, to the wireless games controllers and headsets that will form the core of next generation in-car entertainment systems.
About Splashpower:
Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, Splashpower Limited is focused on the elimination of the “last wire” in electronic devices – the charging lead. The company’s unique and patent-pending SplashpowerTM technology enables a range of devices to be powered and recharged simply by resting them on the SplashPad™ – without any wires or contacts.
The company is working with manufacturers and developers wishing to license the technology for new and next generation wireless devices, PDAs and consumer electronics products and accessories. Further details can be found at
http://www.splashpower.com
About Visteon:
Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier that delivers consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket. Visteon has approximately 75,000 employees and a global delivery system of more than 180 technical, manufacturing, sales and service facilities located in 25 countries.
http://www.visteon.com
For further media information please contact:
Kevin Taylor or Neil Jessiman
Companycare Communications for Splashpower
Tel: +44 (0)118 939 5900
Email: kevin@companycare.com or neil@companycare.com
Splashpower Ltd.:
Email: pr@splashpower.com
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