Prototype Volkswagen Passat Gets Rigged with Nokia’s Terminal Mode
Nokia is working on Terminal Mode, a proposed industry standard for the integration of mobile apps into the car environment. The specification is open to all auto and mobile device manufacturers. As a demo, Volkswagen shows off Terminal Mode in a prototype Passat. Take a look.
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In this video, they’re using the Nokia N97 to connect with the car’s dashboard.
VW told Engadget that the tech is still a couple of years away from commercial integration into vehicles, but third party add-on kits are expected sooner. They’re also working out the details to prevent certain apps from running that might distract the driver while a vehicle is in motion. More details are available at the official Terminal Mode page.
roland eitler on 14 July 2010:
nokia is working and BMW has already iPOD UI terminal powered by iDrive in their cars.
problem is: iPhone is more or less standard over all apple phones but nokia has no real standard and multiple phones with multiple OS and different feature-sets – to make this really userfriednly will be a mission impossible
Toshiba Phones on 15 July 2010:
Nice to terminal mode in action. Looks like a great new open standard
Used BMW 3 on 22 July 2010:
I just hope they settle on a standard. That is what's crucial over the long term.