Motorola, Inc. announced June 17 it has completed a licensing agreement
with Cellport Systems, a provider of universal
connectivity solutions for automotive wireless communications and
telematics systems. Motorola says it will collaborate with Cellport on the
development and promotion of Cellport Connect, a communications
connectivity platform that will supposedly broaden the
implementation of universal interface for portable wireless phones
brought into the vehicle.
Using Cellport Connect, Motorola says it will
extend its current telematics portfolio to provide hands-free
support for a variety of cellular phones including different
models and brands of manufacture.
"Motorola's agreement and collaboration with Cellport will create
greater in-vehicle phone and telematics options," said Ray Sokola,
corporate vice president and general manager, Motorola, Inc. "By
working towards a universal connectivity solution, Motorola will
allow consumers to connect their personal phone to the telematics
system and benefit from the improvements in audio quality and
functionality provided by these on board solutions today."
"Cellport's leadership in telematics architectures and software
development combined with Motorola's excellence in product
development and delivery will serve the automotive community very
well," said Pat Kennedy, CEO of Cellport. "Cellport's technology
will broaden the appeal of Motorola's telematics solutions through
increased versatility resulting in increased market adoption by a
greater number of consumers."
About Cellport Systems
Cellport Systems provides in-vehicle
wireless communications and telematics systems. The Cellport Global Partners program
is expanding Cellport's connectivity technology around the
globe through partnerships and licensing
relationships with partners in Europe, North America and Asia.
Investors in Cellport Systems include AT&T Wireless Services,
Cisco Systems and Omron Corporation. The company is privately
held, with corporate headquarters in Boulder, Colorado and
regional offices in Detroit and Tokyo. For more information, visit the Cellport Systems Web site at www.cellport.com.
Motorola Automotive
Motorola, Inc. is a global supplier of
automotive electronics, telematics, communications, and software
systems. Motorola Automotive Communications & Electronics Systems
Group (ACES) is a division of Motorola's Integrated Electronic
Systems Sector (IESS), a provider of advanced electronic
products and systems for customers integrating electronics into
their products. More information
can be found at www.motorola.com/automotive.
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