Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE:DLPH) announced today that it will offer its
car-to-cloud/cloud-to-car connectivity system to U.S. Cellular
customers. Delphi Connect provides drivers with fast, cloud-connected
information about their vehicle over the U.S. Cellular network.
Sold through U.S. Cellular retail stores and website, this system allows
car owners to remotely control, monitor and track their vehicle in
real-time via a smart device or computer.
“Delphi Connect is real-time vehicle connectivity,” said
Jeff Owens, Delphi chief technology officer. “This system instantly
provides drivers with seamless interaction and connectivity to their
vehicle.”
The following features enable drivers to carry out any of the following
features remotely:
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Virtual key fob*: Lock or unlock vehicle doors, open the trunk,
start or stop the engine and operate the panic horn with a virtual key
fob on a smart device
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Geo-fencing: Designate up to six circular “fences” around
specified locations and receive alerts when the vehicle enters and
exits a fenced area
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Alerts: Receive notifications such as geo-fence crossings,
speeding, high engine RPM, low battery and vehicle motion (only when
parked). Each alert can be forwarded to any number of email addresses
and to any number of cell phones as a text message
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Live tracking: Enables real-time vehicle tracking with
five-second updates, showing vehicle speed and direction
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Trip logging: Summary of all trips from engine start to stop
(date, times, distance, starting and ending locations)
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Vehicle health: Diagnose the vehicle’s engine health, vehicle
performance issues or monitor overall vehicle status
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Account and Module Management: Add modules to a common Delphi
Connect account to access all vehicles from one account
Delphi Connect is available today for online purchase at www.uscellular.com
and sold through U.S. Cellular retail stores. Pricing is available at www.uscellular.com.
Easy to install, Delphi Connect simply plugs into the
vehicle’s OBD II port, typically located under the steering column. The
system operates through downloadable Delphi smartphone apps, available
for Android 2.3 and Apple IOS 5.0 and later devices, as well as a Delphi
Web portal that is compatible with Internet Explorer 7 and later, Google
Chrome, Apple Safari and Firefox browsers. Data transmitted through any Delphi
Connect device remains secure and encrypted. The programmable
nature of this product will allow Delphi to constantly improve the
service and offerings in the future. The system is compatible with more
than 99 percent of the vehicles sold since the 1996 model year.
To learn more about Delphi Connect, please visit www.delphiconnect.com.
*Subject to compatible vehicle equipment
About Delphi
Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE:DLPH) is a leading global supplier of
electronics and technologies for automotive, commercial vehicle and
other market segments. Operating major technical centers, manufacturing
sites and customer support facilities in 32 countries, Delphi delivers
real-world innovations that make products smarter and safer as well as
more powerful and efficient. Connect to innovation at www.delphi.com.
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