Autonet Mobile Accelerates In-Car Connectivity with the Release of the TRU Developer Connectivity Kit for Moblin Devices

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Thu Oct 8, 2009 12:00am EDT

SAN FRANCISCO--(Business Wire)--
Autonet Mobile, the world`s first WiFi hotspot certified for vehicles, today
announced the availability of its TRU Developer Connectivity Kit. The release of
the connectivity kit is the first step in enabling auto manufacturers and OEMs
to utilize Autonet Mobile`s patent pending TRU Technology to support their needs
for delivering a reliable Internet connectivity solution for the dash. The
connectivity kit was developed on the Moblin platform for its support of
embedded usage models, such as Vehicle Infotainment systems and can be ported to
other platforms. This connectivity kit allows developers of in-dash systems to
easily include reliable Internet connectivity as part of their solution. 

Autonet Mobile`s TRU Connectivity kit supports the Intel Atom processor, which
is used in a range of embedded market segments such as automotive in-vehicle
infotainment (IVI), industrial control and automation, and media phones. Autonet
Mobile chose the Intel Atom processor for its lower power and performance per
watt to process real-time video and graphics over a wireless broadband network. 

Autonet Mobile delivers a TRU Managed platform for vehicles. Our platform is
based on our patent pending TRU Technology that provides seamless connectivity
and application delivery for every vehicle. 

"We are creating the Connected Car," said Sterling Pratz, CEO of Autonet Mobile.
"Autonet has proven that it has the best connectivity solution for vehicles and
we`ve received a lot of requests from the auto manufacturers to provide an open
connectivity platform to support their in-dash connectivity needs for future
models. We are very excited about opening up the connectivity kit, based on the
Intel Atom processor and Moblin technology for IVI, which allows them to deliver
the most reliable Internet solution for vehicles." 

"Autonet`s connectivity solution is a great example of how to use the Intel Atom
processor and the Moblin development environment to provide a wireless
connectivity solution for the automotive marketplace," said Staci Palmer,
Director of In-Vehicle Infotainment, Intel Corporation. "By developing the
solution on an Open Infotainment Platform, Autonet is enabling developers to
quicken the pace of innovation on Internet-connected applications." 

About Autonet Mobile

Autonet Mobile is the world`s first wireless Internet service certified for
vehicles. Founded by a corporate executive and former race car driver and a
leading network architect and designer, the company is dedicated to enhancing
the in-car experience by bringing the power of the internet to the 200+ million
cars on the road in the U.S. Autonet Mobile is available for purchase at
Amazon.com, Crutchfield, Advance Auto Parts, as a dealer-installed option on any
Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Volkswagen Routan or Cadillac CTS vehicle, and at
independent specialty and automotive shops nationwide. Visit
www.autonetmobile.com

About Moblin Project

Hosted by the Linux Foundation, Moblin project is an optimized open source Linux
operating system project that delivers visually rich Internet and media
experiences on Intel Atom Processor-based devices including handhelds,
netbooks/nettops, in-vehicle infotainment (IVI), and embedded systems. More
information can be found at www.moblin.org. 

Intel and Intel Atom are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other
countries. Moblin is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or
its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Autonet Mobile
Christine Williams, 415-223-0316
cwilliams@autonetmobile.com

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