In-car use of iPhone from Mercedes-Benz
US Electronics Manufacturer Apple has decided to launch the new iPhone and so Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH has also decided to offer its customers with different tailor-made solutions which would permit Mercedes owners to use the iPhone even in their cars.
Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH offers the iPod Interface Kit. This will allow the driver to have access of the music keys of the iPhone or control it via the multifunction steering wheel of the car. On the other hand, the telephone functions could be accessed through the Bluetooth telephone module (HFP) of Mercedes-Benz. This may be further developed and when that happens there is a possibility of installing a special phone holder as well.
Customer who would like to enjoy the wide-range multimedia functions of the iPhone while cruising in their car would need to have an optimal connection to the hands-free system and on-board electronics. At the time that the iPhone was launch, the iPod Interface Kit already allows the music functions to be activated. The Bluetooth telephone module is already available as well so the iPhone could be connected to the vehicle’s hands-free system. This way, drivers can have the pleasure of enjoying both entertainment and functionality from their iPhone units in their Mercedes-Benz rides. The sound could be heard from the loudspeakers and the music keys can be controlled from the multifunction steering wheel.
As mentioned before, the iPod Interface Kit will be further developed and it will incorporate a special phone holder into the on-board architecture. The multifunction steering wheels that provides access to the music keys also help drivers with maintaining control over the car and thus ensures the safety of all the passengers. There’s also a telephone status indicated in the on-board display. The phone holder that may soon be available will automatically connect the iPhone to the vehicle’s aerial. This way, it ensures that there is optimum reception available. The iPhone will also be continuously charged as it is plugged to the phone holder.
The special phone holder will be fitted and fastened into the center console. All that is needed of the vehicle is that it is factory-fitted with the optional extra pre-installation for mobile phone with interface.