XM Debuts NavWeather At CES
First Real-Time, In-Vehicle Weather Tracking System for GPS Navigation to Include Unique Warning System for Severe Conditions
XM Will Also Demonstrate Next-Generation Full-Color Touch-Screen Display, Programming Guide, Dynamic Info Services and More
XM will debut XM NavWeather featuring exclusive Threat Matrix technology, the first real-time, personalized weather tracking service for GPS navigation, at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), January 13-17, in Detroit. XM will also demonstrate in its infotainment vehicle a next-generation, rich, full-feature color touch-screen display, an electronic programming guide, stocks and sports tickers, dynamic information technology and more.
XM NavWeather enables drivers for the first time to view live, personalized weather forecasts and conditions on top of their existing navigation display. The exclusive “Threat Matrix” technology provides immediate alerts on developing weather conditions, such as hail, tornado and storm warnings, mapped to the driver’s specific location and driving route. Drivers will have the option to view current and developing road weather conditions and multi-day forecasts for cities across the country, and also view weather maps to monitor conditions anywhere in the United States. The breakthrough new service complements the award-winning XM NavTraffic real-time traffic data service.
XM NavWeather was developed with Baron Services, utilizing Baron’s exclusive Threat Matrix technology. Baron Services is XM’s weather partner for the award-winning XM WX Satellite Weather service that provides “professional grade” real-time weather information direct to aircraft cockpits and marine navionics instruments. XM NavWeather builds upon this success, providing a clear “consumer friendly” interpretation of weather data.
XM plans to announce the first auto partners to offer XM NavWeather in early 2008, and the service will be available for the portable Bushnell ONIX 400 within 30 days.
“XM is debuting the first service that alerts consumers to real-time weather threats on the road ahead, a major breakthrough in providing consumers with comprehensive, personalized weather information,” said Steve Cook, executive vice president, Automotive, XM Satellite Radio. “XM is also sending live data, including traffic, sports, stocks, and other dynamic information, directly to the vehicle accounting for the rapid adoption of the XM platform by OEM partners. Drivers will soon find these services are impossible to live without.”


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