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WiMAX Devices for the Car
Motorola announces trials of a new machine-to-machine WiMAX device for automobiles.
Motorola announced this week that it intended to begin
trials of its new
X24, a machine-to-machine (M2M) device for automobiles that would access
WiMAX networks. The X24 mission is to provide automotive telemetry and low-cost
broadband access.
What isn't completely clear from what I read is whether or not this device is
intended to offer users broadband access in their cars or to be more of a
diagnostic or auto health telemetry machine. My best guess is that since the
device is characterized as an M2M service, it would be the latter. I imagine
this would be a product much like OnStar is for the auto industry, but perhaps
in a more automated fashion.
No one has said from what I have read whether or not this device would have VoIP
capabilities. But I think this is an interesting application for WiMAX networks
and clearly is heralding an era of open device delivery.
If Google for example is successful in building devices that search for
available wireless networks, then those kinds of initiatives coupled with
advanced M2M products really will usher in a new era of Telecom capability.
Tim Sanders
www.TheFinalMile.net
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Wow, I actually dreamed of this idea when I was in High School, VoIP capabilities between vehicles, but then I think it'll be used most frequently to verbally abuse the front driver for driving like a !@#!@#.
Whats most interesting is, by have M2M, clearly LBS would benefit any drivers, is so many ways, shoping (discounts/offers in the vicinity), Maps (Similar to GPS without the positioning), available parking from Parking operators int he vicinity and so much more.
Most importantly it will unleashed a new wave of communication on the road...