Automakers are definitely putting a lot of emphasis on in-car connectivity these days, and the latest to join the party is Hyundai, which recently previewed the first prototype of its Connectivity Concept. The technology study, shown on an i30, showcases future mobile phone and car integration, and the company says the tech is expected to make its way into Hyundais by 2015.
The Connectivity Concept allows the user to lock and unlock the car by placing their smartphone over an NFC-tag (Near Field Communication), negating the need for a traditional key fob.
Once inside, the device is placed in the centre console, which then activates the user’s profile by streaming content to the i30’s seven-inch touchscreen. The Connectivity Concept mirrors smartphone content wirelessly to i30’s central touchscreen; all user content such as music, phone contacts, radio station preferences and individual profile settings are displayed.
In addition, the device’s battery is recharged wirelessly while in use. The Connectivity Concept utilises MirrorLink to wirelessly access and control personal content through the touchscreen including navigation, internet-based applications and multimedia.
Multiple devices can be synced with the system, and the system tailors in-car settings according to each driver’s smartphone. Hyundai has already announced a joint development agreement with Broadcom Corporation, and the results – new infotainment, telematics and other driver assistance systems – will be seen in the next generation of connected cars.
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Common man, this is overkill….
Just make the car’s multimedia system run on Android, end of story.
What is the future of in car connectivity inside shared cars? Here is video that approaches in car connectivity – http://vimeo.com/55840209
I dont see any outstanding or special there.
u can put a satellite on cars and call them technology.but crap handling is still crap…it’s like DNA.
if phone battery dies?
it says wireless charging dude. But if phone battery dies while replacing the traditional key, too bad… at least if it works for multimedia & telephony feature it looks pratical
this is just great!
if someone steals your mobile phone, they can steal your car too.
How is that possible? Care to explain?
The link applies only to the HU systems. No connectivity to the car’s main system computer.
u have pattern unlock to unlock your SMARTphone before any synchronizing can happen. Are u using nokia 3310 for not knowing this fact?
so u cannot steal the car if you steal the phone. No wonder la Malaysia are moving slower than snail in technology. pity..
in refer to the tech…i wish it will be common to in automobile in future. We need this. Keys are getting heavier and with stressful life, we tend to misplace a lot of things.
A fancy but rather unnecessary feature for your car.
there is this video on romanmicagearguy with the Hyundai Santa Fe 2013 model showing the app-start feature that starts the car from the phone……ermmm it takes a long time to work.
Sticking with turn-key for now