subject: Kia Uvo [print this page] Kia UVO is a in-car infotainment system with advanced voice- and touch-activated features. Kia UVO, short for 'Your Voice,' provides simple and quick access to vehicle's multimedia and infotainment systems. It is much like Ford Sync and is developed by Microsoft and Kia and will be available on the 2011 Kia Sorento. It will only be available with a 4.3" inch touch screen with reversing camera unlike Ford's Sync which is available with out a touch screen.
Features
Advanced Speech Recognition: Integrate speech engine technology from Tellme Networks, a Microsoft subsidiary.
Natural Interface Advancements: A full-color, in-dash monitor allows occupants to quickly scroll through media and mobile device content through intuitive voice and touch-screen commands.
Custom Media Experiences with MyMusic: UVO's "Jukebox" function features a hard drive for media storage, allowing users to rip music from CDs or an MP3 player into personal MyMusic folders and store songs sorted by title and/or artist - all through voice commands. The system can shuffle through an MP3 player or AM/FM and SIRIUS radio stations and instantly identify what's playing all through simple voice commands.
Rear Backup Camera: When the vehicle is put in reverse, a built-in rear backup camera uses UVO's in-dash display to provide images of the environment behind the car assisting the driver to identify certain objects that otherwise may be difficult to see.
Ability to Continuously Update Features and Services
Availability
2011 Kia Sorento
External links
Kia Motors and Microsoft Usher in New Era of In-Car Technology Jan. 5, 2010. Microsoft
New Kia technologies showcased at 2010 CES January 8th, 2010. Kia BUZZ
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In-car computers
Audi Multi-Media Interface BMW iDrive Fiat Blue&Me Ford Sync Kia UVO Lexus Remote Touch Mercedes-Benz Comand APS
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GM OnStar Ford RESCU & VEMS/Ford SYNC Kia UVO Lexus Link & Lexus Enform/Toyota Safety Connect & Lexus G-Link/Toyota G-Book & Lexus Remote Touch AcuraLink/Honda InterNavi Nissan CarWings BMW Assist Mercedes-Benz TeleAid & Command Volvo OnCall
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