Product category:
Wireless Communications
News Release from: Ezurio | Subject: Bluetooth Intelligent Serial Modules
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 24 May 2006
Bluetooth modules enhance automotive
security
A new car security system that identifies car owners through the Bluetooth element of their mobile phones is set to revolutionise the fight against car thieves.
A new car security system that identifies car owners through the Bluetooth element of their mobile phones is set to revolutionise the fight against car thieves Auto-txt immediately identifies a car as stolen if the car is started with the keys but the mobile phone is not present
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 6 Apr 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Bluetooth modules live through oil depot fire
Ezurio has always prided itself on its robust Bluetooth solutions, which are designed for applications demanding the best performance.
Modules bring M2M comms to wireless LANs
Ezurio chose the Embedded Design Show in San Jose to release the first in a range of 802.11b/g modules designed specifically for the embedded market.
This unique feature allows a Bluetooth enabled device, such as a phone or PDA, to authenticate the vehicle owner, providing an enhanced level of security.
Auto-txt incorporates Bluetooth Intelligent Serial Modules from London based company, Ezurio, which pair with the driver's mobile phone to provide a second "key" for the car.
Ezurio has been working with Auto-txt in developing and refining the implementation of Bluetooth wireless technology.
Chris Cole, Engineering Director of Auto-txt, says: "The use of Bluetooth wireless technology underpins the Auto-txt system, enabling us to provide increased security for drivers and help in the fight against car crime".
"Working with Ezurio has been great as the team there were able to provide both the technical support we needed and a Bluetooth module that works reliably across the range of available Bluetooth mobile phones and PDAs".
Auto-txt is the first stolen vehicle protection and tracking system to have been awarded Thatcham's Category 5 accreditation, the new insurance industry standard that is supported by the police.
Thatcham is the motor insurance industry research centre which aims to develop research and standards which contain or reduce the cost of motor insurance claims.
Auto-txt has been selected by Jaguar Cars and Land Rover to supply car tracking and security systems for all their vehicles from 2006.
The systems, called Jaguar Watch and Land Rover Watch, will be available in the UK and across Europe.
It is the first time the prestige car manufacturers will be offering a stolen vehicle tracking system in their own name.
Auto-txt, which is available now for car owners, has been developed by the RDM Group, a Coventry based automotive supplier that has just raised funds of GBP 4.75 million to further develop and roll out the system.
Auto-txt is the latest of a wide range of innovative solutions in the automotive industry that Ezurio has enabled with their Bluetooth modules.
Ezurio's modules offer exceptional ease of use and performance, along with the environmental requirements that are vital for the automotive sector.
• Ezurio: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Electronicstalk email newsletter
• Electronicstalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
