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8th Jan 2010, 18:20
http://dvice.com/assets_c/2010/01/kiatitle-thumb-624x373-31362.jpgSeems like unlikely bedfellows, but Kia and Microsoft have teamed up to produce a powerful interface that makes driving a Kia fun, safer, and much cooler than ever. Together, they're producing UVO, to be released in new Kia models this year.
The new UVO system is a complete package: head unit, Bluetooth receiver, rear-view camera and voice-recognition control. The head unit's main appeal is the Intelligent Jukebox with a 1GB hard drive. Unlike other systems, (http://dvice.com/archives/2009/12/ford-sync-now-d.php) simply say "Play" and the title, artist or album. The system will search through stored songs or any connected device when you direct it to play without you having to specify whether you're saying artist, album or song title.
Controlling the system is easy and safe with a touch-sensitive screen. Just see it and touch it. In addition to the touch-screen, Kia's using the world's first haptic control module in the steering wheel. Haptic means "relating to, or based on, the sense of touch." To us, it just means a really cool control wheel right where it's easiest to use. It has seven different software options to control the wheel, ranging from indented positions to a spring-type feel.
Finally, the system has a fully-integrated telematics program, including automatic 911 notification in case of a crash, onboard engine diagnostics, and navigation.
As car systems become more connected and complicated, it makes perfect sense for a car and computer company to join forces.
More... (http://dvice.com/archives/2010/01/kia-and-microso.php)
The new UVO system is a complete package: head unit, Bluetooth receiver, rear-view camera and voice-recognition control. The head unit's main appeal is the Intelligent Jukebox with a 1GB hard drive. Unlike other systems, (http://dvice.com/archives/2009/12/ford-sync-now-d.php) simply say "Play" and the title, artist or album. The system will search through stored songs or any connected device when you direct it to play without you having to specify whether you're saying artist, album or song title.
Controlling the system is easy and safe with a touch-sensitive screen. Just see it and touch it. In addition to the touch-screen, Kia's using the world's first haptic control module in the steering wheel. Haptic means "relating to, or based on, the sense of touch." To us, it just means a really cool control wheel right where it's easiest to use. It has seven different software options to control the wheel, ranging from indented positions to a spring-type feel.
Finally, the system has a fully-integrated telematics program, including automatic 911 notification in case of a crash, onboard engine diagnostics, and navigation.
As car systems become more connected and complicated, it makes perfect sense for a car and computer company to join forces.
More... (http://dvice.com/archives/2010/01/kia-and-microso.php)