10-09-2013, 03:56 PM
Wearable technology is the next technology trend?
Nissan to launch smartwatch for drivers
LONDON — Nissan will become the first car manufacturer to create a smartwatch designed specifically for drivers. The “Nismo Concept Watch”, intended for drivers of Nissan Nismo cars, will be the first smartwatch to connect drivers to their cars, the company claims.
The watch allows the driver to monitor the efficiency of their vehicle, with average speed and fuel consumption readings, and access vehicle telematics and performance data while on the track.
It will also capture biometric data via a heart rate monitor, connect to the car’s on-board computer system using a smartphone app and receive tailored messages from Nissan.
“Wearable technology is fast becoming the next big thing and we want to take advantage of this innovative technology to make our Nismo Brand more accessible,” said Mr Gareth Dunsmore, Marketing Communications General Manager at Nissan in Europe.
“On track, Nissan uses the latest biometric training technologies to improve the performance of our Nissan Nismo Athletes and it is this technology we want to bring to our fans to enhance their driving experience and Nismo ownership.”
The Nismo Watch, which was unveiled ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show, which would be held from Thursday to Sept 22, will be available in three colours — black, white and the flagship black and red. The user interface can be controlled by two buttons and is secured onto the driver’s wrist via a snap-fit mechanism.
The smartwatch will use a lithium battery and will be charged by micro-USB, with a battery life of over seven days under normal usage conditions. It can also track and rate the user’s social performance across Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.
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Nissan to launch smartwatch for drivers
LONDON — Nissan will become the first car manufacturer to create a smartwatch designed specifically for drivers. The “Nismo Concept Watch”, intended for drivers of Nissan Nismo cars, will be the first smartwatch to connect drivers to their cars, the company claims.
The watch allows the driver to monitor the efficiency of their vehicle, with average speed and fuel consumption readings, and access vehicle telematics and performance data while on the track.
It will also capture biometric data via a heart rate monitor, connect to the car’s on-board computer system using a smartphone app and receive tailored messages from Nissan.
“Wearable technology is fast becoming the next big thing and we want to take advantage of this innovative technology to make our Nismo Brand more accessible,” said Mr Gareth Dunsmore, Marketing Communications General Manager at Nissan in Europe.
“On track, Nissan uses the latest biometric training technologies to improve the performance of our Nissan Nismo Athletes and it is this technology we want to bring to our fans to enhance their driving experience and Nismo ownership.”
The Nismo Watch, which was unveiled ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show, which would be held from Thursday to Sept 22, will be available in three colours — black, white and the flagship black and red. The user interface can be controlled by two buttons and is secured onto the driver’s wrist via a snap-fit mechanism.
The smartwatch will use a lithium battery and will be charged by micro-USB, with a battery life of over seven days under normal usage conditions. It can also track and rate the user’s social performance across Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.
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http://www.todayonline.com/tech/nissan-l...ch-drivers