Chrysler debuts Uconnect with in-vehicle navigation
Chrysler, the auto maker has unveiled an in-vehicle consumer electronics platform it has dubbed Uconnect, an umbrella for various options including GPS-based navigation. Uconnect GPS combines features from both Uconnect Phone and Uconnect Tunes with navigation and real-time traffic data. It includes an integrated voice recognition system and touch screen operation. The voice recognition system also recognizes more than 100,000 words and can be used for address input, according to the car maker. http://www.detnews.com

TV positioning trial in UK proves successful
Rosum Corp. announced that it has successfully completed a DVB-H positioning trial in collaboration with National Grid Wireless, provider of largescale transmission infrastructure in U.K. Rosum’s technology uses terrestrial television signals — whether analog, digital, or mobile — to provide accurate in-home location information, where GPS signals may be hindered. Rosum and National Grid Wireless conducted the trial at National Grid Wireless’ DVB-H trial network in Warwick, U.K., and utilized DVB-H mobile TV broadcasts to precisely locate prototype receivers in a variety of environments, including multi-storey car parks where GPS signals are unavailable. http://www.rosum.com

Uttar Pradesh, India buses to have global positioning system
Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) plans to install GPS in its buses, an official said. “We would be able to keep complete track of all the buses (through GPS),” said A.K. Srivastava, UPSRTC chief general manager (technical). The GPS will be useful in finding the exact spot in case of an accident, he said. UPSRTC officials said that they are preparing a detailed project report on installation of the GPS in the buses. It has also undertaken an exercise to install speed-control devices in all its buses. “Speed-control device will help in
checking over-speeding of buses that lead to road mishaps. We will ensure fitting of speed-control devices in about 7,000 buses owned by the UPSRTC,” Srivastava said.