Car navigation in a new way – is Pioneer on is way back in car navigation again ?

Pioneer Europe announces the release of its augmented reality NavGate head-up display (HUD) for smartphone navigation apps that attaches to the driver’s sun visor and projects traffic, navigation and other info in full colour through the windscreen, just above the horizon, allowing him to keep his eyes on the road at all times while navigating. Using a DLP projector for high contrast and deep colour saturation, Pioneer’s NavGate HUD creates what looks to the driver like a 30-inch display, sitting about 3 metres in front of him. Location information is presented as a natural part of the landscape for more intuitive driving. The NavGate HUD is compatible with the CoPilot and NNG’s iGO primo smartphone apps and displays navigation instructions, points of interest, road hazards and much more.

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Initially used in aviation and further developed over the years, head-up display technology contributes towards safe driving by displaying useful information in high resolution within the driver’s direct line of sight, which means he doesn’t have to take his eyes off the road to follow directions. Research has shown that a normal driver takes a whole second to read the speed indicator in the instrument panel or to look at a mobile device. Pioneer’s NavGate HUD enables more focused driving by significantly reducing the time required by the driver to process the information he sees and to refocus. Since the driver’s eyes don’t constantly have to change between close-range and remote vision, this form of display is also less tiring.
“Two essential elements for driving are having a clear view on the road and knowing where you’re going. Our NavGate HUD has been designed with both of those ideas in mind, ensuring drivers navigate without losing focus, keeping distractions to a minimum,” said Geert Verhoeven, Car Product Planning Manager at Pioneer Europe. “As it’s an aftermarket device, the NavGate HUD mounts right onto the car’s sun visor and can easily be removed for theft protection. Its competitive price-point will open up this innovative technology to a broader audience.”
All information shown on the NavGate HUD has been carefully selected for usefulness and low distraction for the greatest safety. Clear and simple instructions allow the driver to fully focus on the road ahead. Aside from showing turn-by-turn directions, the unit is able to display a clock, the current speed and speed limits, speed and red light camera warnings, the distance to the destination, as well as the estimated time of arrival. To provide better vision and reduce power consumption, the NavGate HUD incorporates light sensors which automatically adjust the brightness of the projections according to the amount of light.
Pioneer’s NavGate HUD supports various smartphones, which connect to the unit via USB. To control the NavGate HUD, the user simply has to install the CoPilot or iGO primo smartphone apps and activate the HUD function through in-app purchase. Both apps offer clear voice-guided turn-by-turn directions, which can be heard through the smartphone speaker or through a Bluetooth car stereo. Any music that’s being played through the mobile device or car speakers will be faded out before the voice starts giving directions. Even while the driver is calling or using other apps, the NavGate HUD will display the navigation instructions.
Availability
The NavGate HUD will be available from October 2013 at Pioneer car audio dealerships. For further information on pricing and availability, please contact your local Pioneer distributor.
About CoPilot
CoPilot brings dependable voice-guided GPS navigation to mobile devices. Designed as an alternative to traditional in-vehicle systems, the app provides a full range of advanced turn-by-turn guidance features, comprehensive trip planning and automotive-grade street maps stored on-board the device for offline use. Integral real-time ‘Live’ services include ActiveTraffic, Yelp, Wikipedia and Google Search to keep drivers fully informed on the road.
http://www.copilotlive.com/HUD
About iGO primo app
iGO primo app—powered by the same tried-and-trusted iGO Navigation Engine used in millions of GPS navigation devices around the world—is an on-board 3D navigation application that helps drivers get to their destination quickly, easily and safely. Its impressive range of features includes local search, calling of POIs from within the app, green routing and realistic junction views.

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Kristian Kongstad Holm is a Successful action-focused entrepreneur with successful exits in multiple geographies. Currently Kristian Kongstad Holm is focused on Mobile App and IT investments, new media and Real Estate, but open to any investment propositions “ Business angel “ 1992 - 1999 Kristian Kongstad Holm Co-founded Bildillen, a franchise chain of stores in Denmark, which in 1999 had 21 stores nationwide. Sold to Franchise members 1999 - 2007 Kristian Kongstad Holm built BilXperten from start-up to matching competitor by franchise store numbers in just 2 years. BilXperten bought Bildillen in 2004 and was sold to Thansen at the end of 2007. 2005 - 2008 Kristian Kongstad Holm founded and CEO of the agency for LG and VSX electronics in Denmark. Vision behind some of the largest fairs in Denmark such as Biler i Bella, Cph Motor Show, DHB and RaceX. 2008 - present Kristian Kongstad Holm is Ceo of Kongsholm Invest Ltd. CEO of European based construction firm focusing on residential renovations. Responded to a widespread demand for construction companies as many firms had been hit by the financial crisis and house price falls. The company offers construction financing for renovations, which means that the home owner only pays for the work when it is 100% complete. 2008 – present Kristian Kongstad Holm is Ceo of Victoria Capital II Ltd. and various other companies. Active investor in multiple App / IT / New media projects. Interested in innovative new ideas. Kristian Kongstad Holm moved from Denmark in 2009 and lives today in Monaco and Dubai with his family. Always interested in discussing new projects and investment opportunities. See more at www.about.me/holm Kristian Kongstad Holm Motto´s is: If you can dream it, you can do it! Winners are losers that just didn´t give up! Danish Vellykket action-fokuseret serie iværksætter med succesfulde exits på flere geografier. I øjeblikket fokuserer på Mobile App og it-investeringer og Real Estate, men åben for enhver investering udsagn "business angels" 1992 - 1999 Medstifter Bildillen, en franchise kæde af butikker i Danmark, som i 1999 havde 21 butikker på landsplan. Solgt til Franchise medlemmer 1999 - 2007 Bygget BilXperten fra opstart til matching konkurrent ved franchise-butik numre på bare 2 år. BilXperten købte Bildillen i 2004 og blev solgt til Thansen i slutningen af ​​2007. 2005 - 2008 Grundlagt og administrerende direktør for agenturet for LG og VSX elektronik i Danmark. Visionen bag nogle af de største messer i Danmark såsom Biler i Bella, Cph Motor Show, DHB og RaceX. 2008 - nuværende administrerende direktør i Kongsholm Invest Ltd CEO for europæisk baseret byggefirma med fokus på bolig renoveringer. Reageret på en udbredt efterspørgsel efter byggefirmaer så mange virksomheder er blevet ramt af den finansielle krise og boligpriserne falder. Virksomheden tilbyder konstruktion finansiering til renoveringer, hvilket betyder, at boligejeren betaler kun for det arbejde, når det er 100% gennemført. 2008 - nuværende administrerende direktør i Victoria Capital II Ltd Aktiv investor i flere App / it-projekter. Interesseret i nye innovative idéer. Kristian Kongstad Holm flyttet fra Danmark i 2009 og bor i dag i Monaco med sin familie. Altid interesseret i at diskutere nye projekter og investeringsmuligheder. Se mere på www.about.me / holm Motto: Hvis du kan drømme det, kan du gøre det! Vinderne er tabere, der bare ikke give op!