Press
Release
Plextek develops customisable in-vehicle telematics unit based on
Wavecom technology
Proven, ready to manufacture design provides rapid time-to-market
3GSM World Congress 2005, Stand G46, Hall 2
Cannes, 14th February 2005: Plextek has developed a reference
design for an automotive on-board telematics unit based on Wavecom technology,
as a first step in the partnership between the two companies. The cost-effective
platform offers a fully customisable and proven telematics solution
that is ready to manufacture and therefore provides a rapid time-to-market.
The unit incorporates a wide range of on-board features in addition
to the GSM/GPRS wireless connectivity, including GPS positioning, data
processing and storage, an odometer and a smart card reader. This makes
it an ideal solution for toll systems as well as for fleet management
providers and transport ministries.
The reference design uses existing blocks of IP from both companies
and therefore has been developed in a short timescale. In addition to
its on-board features, which can be remotely upgraded with the latest
software, it offers numerous value-added options such as FM radio, CD
and MP3 playback, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free operation and
an external audio input. Based on Wavecom modules, the unit is compatible
with GSM/GPRS and CDMA, as well as DSRC wireless standards.
The platform is a 1-DIN unit, which makes for easy in-vehicle mounting,
and can be adapted to align with new European Union services, such as
the eCAll and eSafety programmes. It is available in two main formats,
either with a very low bill of materials (BOM) or with a high sensitivity
GPS system.
The in-vehicle unit will be displayed on both the Plextek and Wavecom
stands (G42, Hall 2 and B25, Hall 1 respectively) at 3GSM World Congress
2005.
About Wavecom
Wavecom is a leading worldwide leader in pre-packaged wireless communication
solutions for automotive, industrial and mobile professional applications.
Wavecom's solutions include all the software and hardware elements that
are necessary to develop truly innovative wireless devices, as well
as the development tools and services needed to bring them to market
quickly and easily.
Founded in 1993 and headquartered near Paris in Issy-les-Moulineaux,
Wavecom has subsidiaries in Hong Kong (PRC), San Diego (USA), and Darmstadt
(Germany). Wavecom is publicly traded on Euronext Paris (Nouveau Marché)
in France and on the NASDAQ (WVCM) exchange in the U.S.
www.wavecom.com
For further information please contact:
Johanna Hughes, Plextek Ltd, London Road, Great Chesterford, Essex
CB10 1NY.
Tel: +44 (0)1799 533200. Fax: +44 (0)1799 533201. Email: jlh@plextek.co.uk
Website: www.plextek.com
Press information:
Gerald Cross, EML, The Albany Boathouse, Lower Ham Road, Kingston, KT2
5BB.
Tel: +44 (0)20 8408 8000. Email: plextek@eml.com
Wavecom contact:
Lisa Ann Sanders
Investor Relations Director
Tel. +33 1 46 29 41 81
lisaann.sanders@wavecom.com
Issued 09/02/2005
