Press Release Source: Delphi Corporation
Delphi Inspires Innovation With Integrated Controls, Displays and Security Systems
Tuesday January 2, 10:01 am ET
Delphi demonstrates leading edge technologies on Ford's Mustang GT
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show, Delphi Corporation will demonstrate its one-piece electronic Integrated Center Panel with dual control and display zones.
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www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020315/DEF002LOGO)The system is another example of Delphi technology that can help vehicle manufacturers lower production costs, simplify assembly and differentiate their products in today's competitive global marketplace.
Delphi is showing this unique technology on a Ford Mustang GT at its exhibit (#5206) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The vehicle also features Delphi's award-winning selectable color instrument cluster, and ultrasonic content theft detection and inclination sensing, both of which are available on the current production Mustang.
In addition, Delphi has included a keyless entry fob which includes a display for vehicle information.
Integrated Controls
Delphi's Integrated Center Panel delivers a host of benefits to automakers. It replaces separate HVAC, radio, entertainment and communications, accessory switches and other functional switches with a single mechatronic module. This eliminates clutter on the instrument panel and enhances interior aesthetics.
The innovative design also reduces wiring harness mass and cost, provides for easier vehicle assembly, and greatly reduces the difficulty of matching colors and finishes across a variety of separate components. And, because the system offers a wide array of packaging options, it can help automakers deliver distinctive vehicles that stand out from the competition.
"We continue to find ways to help our customers provide new technology while staying competitive in the market," said Jugal Vijayvargiya, Delphi Electronics & Safety vice president of Controls & Security product business unit. "Our Integrated Center Panel with dual view brings both - innovation and value together."
The Integrated Center Panel is available with touch-screen and traditional switching interfaces. Delphi can integrate switch functions for a centrally mounted touch screen which allows for intuitive selection of climate, audio, video, navigation, telephone and vehicle personalization settings.
The touch screen system also features Delphi's patent-pending Driver/Passenger Discrimination sensing. This feature enables the driver and passenger to use the same controls to generate different responses from the vehicle - for example permitting the passenger to use vehicle navigation features that are inaccessible to the driver while the vehicle is in motion. By applying active infrared sensors on the integrated center panel and an adaptive human machine interface design, Delphi's innovative technology can discriminate between driver and passenger control inputs, offering a "dual- zone control" capability.
Another unique patent-pending feature is detection of a driver attempting to lean over to view the passenger's display. This technology disables the display when this occurs.
Displays: Color Selectable Instrument Cluster
The Mustang GT on display features Delphi's award-winning color-selectable instrument cluster. The cluster display has been expanded to include color- selectable cockpit switch backlighting controlled by an intuitive human machine interface (HMI). The instrument cluster and cockpit switches can be subtly or dramatically illuminated using red, green and blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Using Delphi's innovative "light pipe" technology, the driver can mix and blend the intensity of red, green and blue LEDs to create up to 240 different custom-colored illumination schemes. This unique feature allows the driver to modify all of the cockpit illumination from door-to-door to provide a personalized interior environment. The color selection is all controlled via a simple, intuitive control scheme within the Integrated Center Panel control and display.
"Interior aesthetics and lighting provide a huge level of overall owner satisfaction, Vijayvargiya said. "By offering customization, Delphi's instrument cluster technology provides this enjoyment for each individual driver."
Security Systems
Using a transponder and hidden antennas which communicate bi- directionally, Delphi's Keyless Entry System with Vehicle Information Display enables the vehicle to be locked from further away than before. It also enables the driver to access critical information about the vehicle at ranges greater than 500 meters.
Delphi's two-way communication key fob provides the vehicle owner with actual status of the car such as whether the car is locked or the alarm is activated. Other information included in the display are interior temperature, alarm condition, fuel level and vehicle location. The information is displayed in a large, easy-to-read organic LED display on the driver's personal fob while using very little current to prolong battery life. The two-way communication device also includes a communication range management feature which ensures that returned information to the car is always received by the identification device. The Delphi show car is started by pressing a start switch when the key fob is in range.
Delphi's ultrasonic content theft detection sensors on the vehicle provide security by detecting movement within the passenger compartment while the Delphi inclination sensors improve vehicle theft protection level with the ability to trigger the alarm in case of wheel thefts or towing thefts. This sensor can be used as a standalone feature or as an integrated component of the total alarm systems.
"Delphi security products value is immeasurable as they provide drivers with peace of mind regarding their vehicles," said Vijayvargiya.
Delphi is a leader in automotive alarm systems supplying more than 2.5 million alarm systems in 2006 and has delivered over 20 million systems since the product was launched.
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www.delphi.com.FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT
This press release, as well as other statements made by Delphi may contain forward-looking statements within the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that reflect, when made, the company's current views with respect to current events and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are and will be, as the case may be, subject to many risks, uncertainties and factors relating to the company's operations and business environment which may cause the actual results of the company to be materially different from any future results, express or implied, by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: the ability of the company to continue as a going concern; the ability of the company to operate pursuant to the terms of the debtor-in-possession ("DIP") financing facility; the company's ability to obtain court approval with respect to motions in the chapter 11 proceeding prosecuted by it from time to time; the ability of the company to develop, prosecute, confirm and consummate one or more plans of reorganization with respect to the Chapter 11 cases; risks associated with third parties seeking and obtaining court approval to terminate or shorten the exclusivity period for the company to propose and confirm one or more plans of reorganization, for the appointment of a chapter 11 trustee or to convert the cases to chapter 7 cases; the ability of the company to obtain and maintain normal terms with vendors and service providers; the company's ability to maintain contracts that are critical to its operations; the potential adverse impact of the Chapter 11 cases on the company's liquidity or results of operations; the ability of the company to execute its business plans, including the transformation plan described in the Company's March 31, 2006 press release, and to do so in a timely fashion; the ability of the company to attract, motivate and/or retain key executives and associates; the ability of the company to avoid or continue to operate during a strike, or partial work stoppage or slow down by any of its unionized employees; and the ability of the company to attract and retain customers. Other risk factors are listed from time to time in the company's United States Securities and Exchange Commission reports, including, but not limited to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. Delphi disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events and/or otherwise. Similarly, these and other factors, including the terms of any reorganization plan ultimately confirmed, can affect the value of the company's various pre- petition liabilities, common stock and/or other equity securities. Additionally, no assurance can be given as to what values, if any, will be ascribed in the bankruptcy proceedings to each of these constituencies. A plan of reorganization could result in holders of Delphi's common stock receiving no distribution on account of their interest and cancellation of their interests. Under certain conditions specified in the Bankruptcy Code, a plan of reorganization may be confirmed notwithstanding its rejection by an impaired class of creditors or equity holders and notwithstanding the fact that equity holders do not receive or retain property on account of their equity interests under the plan. In light of the foregoing and as stated in its October 8, 2005, press release announcing the filing of its Chapter 11 reorganization cases, the company considers the value of the common stock to be highly speculative and cautions equity holders that the stock may ultimately be determined to have no value. Accordingly, the company urges that appropriate caution be exercised with respect to existing and future investments in Delphi's common stock or other equity interests or any claims relating to pre-petition liabilities.
Source: Delphi Corporation
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