Electronics: Intel teams up to tackle telematics

摘要

"Consumers will want one bill," said Randy Giusto, Group Vice President for IDC Mobility Computing. "While independent companies race to provide useful information, automakers and insurance companies are looking at ways they can use data sent from the vehicle. Car makers can benefit from data gathering, and they can also upgrade firmware using telematics links, reducing the cost of updating programs. They will also be able to pull diagnostics data from cars, using it to help them control warranty costs. Gathering this diagnostics information can also help build consumer loyalty. For example, telematics could save owners time by sending data to emissions inspection stations.