- AutoPC
The AutoPC is a brand of
carputer (the integration of apersonal computer in an automotive environment) jointly developed by Clarion andMicrosoft .The first (and only) product was sold by Clarion as an aftermarket product. This product utilized a 60 MHz Hitachi's SH3 processor running
Windows CE . The device had an 128x64 8 colorLCD screen capable of displaying information from the navigation program as well asvoice recognition and speech capabilities. It also included contacts and calendar applications. The standard version of the AutoPC (sometimes called Auto PC) also included a simple "directions" application which used an add-onGPS module to get the user to their destination.Clarion followed this up with a more sophisticated navigation application with a map display and turn-by-turn directions.Clarion created a follow-up using a next generation version of the Windows CE for Automotive operating system called the Joyride. This included
MP3 playback viaCD-R andcompact flash cards. It also included an improved navigation system, includingGPS receiver andgyroscope forinertial navigation .The AutoPC was created by
Microsoft 's [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsautomotive/default.mspx Automotive Business Unit] . This group has gone on to develop several products for car manufacturers, includingFord 's Sync, released in 2007.
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