I think it’s a bit disturbing that Land Rover actually calls their in-car monitor the “central infotainment display,” but at least they’re using it for something on the “info” side with this new Nokia Personal Telephone Integration System, which lets drivers view and select phonebook entries, answer calls, look at call logs and read text messages all from the central display. You can even access the main features of connected phones via controls on the Land Rovers’ steering wheels.
If you’re already driving a Land Rover, you’re out of luck, though—the new system will first appear on vehicles late this year.
Press Release after the jump.
Nokia and Land Rover offer Advanced Handsfree Solution
Handsfree system with flexible mobile holder for Land Rover vehicles enables use of diverse mobile phones
Nokia and Land Rover have jointly developed the Personal Telephone Integration (PTI) System, an integrated automotive communications solution especially for Land Rover vehicles such as the All-New Discovery 3 and Range Rover. The system offers a range of sophisticated features such as connection either via Bluetooth wireless technology* or via wired connection by using a compatible mobile phone holder. The PTI System can be used with a wide range of mobile phones from different manufacturers**.
With the PTI System, users can conveniently access key mobile phone functions such as viewing and selecting phonebook entries, initiating and receiving incoming calls, viewing call logs and managing text messages – all via the vehicle’s central infotainment display***. The PTI System delivers a superior communications experience by integrating with the vehicles’ high quality audio system. Voice dialling and other key phone functions can be activated using the vehicles’ steering wheel controls. The state-of-the art voice function enables speaker independent number dialling and access to voice tags.
“Today’s drivers demand more advanced technology than ever before in their vehicles. We are confident the PTI System we developed for Land Rover will meet with the expectations of Land Rover customers by seamlessly integrating some of todays leading-edge technologies such as voice recognition and wireless connectivity to name but a few,” said Marcus Stahl, General Manager Automotive Accounts, Nokia Smart Traffic Products.
New Land Rover vehicles with the PTI System are expected to be available in Q4 2004 in Europe, Asia and the USA.
* Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
** For additional information about the mobile holders and compatible phones please contact a local Land Rover dealer or visit www.nokia.com for Nokia products.
** *Please observe all local regulations regarding the use of mobile phones in vehicles.
