SEMA News—June 2012
Mobile Electronics Products
New Introductions for Nearly Every Automotive System
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In fact, half of the top 10 most-scanned new items at the 2011 SEMA Show were electronics products. The top five most-scanned products in the mobile electronics category included the DashCommand from Palmer Performance Engineering, the EasyGO Smart Key System from Gryphon Mobile Electronics, the Gentex Mirror with Prodigy One Navigation from Mito Corp., the Prodigy One Pro TCT System from Directus, and the iPad Detachable Case and Head Rest Car Mount from inCarBite.
The following pages include dozens of mobile electronics components, systems and accessories from the New Products Showcase. Virtually every SEMA-member business, regardless of niche or segment, will almost certainly find a product listed that can add dollars to the bottom line.
| Using a credit card-style transmitter called the “iKEY,” 2 Go Keyless fully replicates the automatic hands-free keyless entry and pushbutton starting found on today’s most advanced vehicles. | AE Distributing SmudgeClean is a cleaner that is safe for GPS and video screens in cars. It comes in a convenient 1-ounce size with a microfiber cloth. | |
| AE Distributing Affordable, wearable camcorder makes it easy to record whatever the user is doing. Tough, water resistant and HD quality. Free software for simple, easy video download. | Bracketron Inc. The ideal dashboard mounting solution for your smartphone. Cradle-iT features Temporbond, a patented technology that allows the user to mount it on any smooth or textured surface. | |
| Mobileye C2-270 is said to provide the only aftermarket solution for drivers wishing to add lane-exit warning, crash detection and more to virtually any vehicle. | Bracketron Inc. The Nav-Mat III combines sleek design with dash mounting convenience, making interaction with a GPS easier than ever. | |
| The low-profile dual charger includes both high- and low-current USB outputs, perfect for charging a tablet and a handheld mobile device simultaneously while driving. | The patented Digital Power Station™ analyzes audio signals in real time and digitally remixes them for optimized playback through the vehicle’s factory audio system. | |
| Self-filling windshield washer system. Makes fluid out of AC condensate and transfers it into the vehicle’s washer reservoir, keeping it full 100% of the time. | Brandmotion Infinity is a new line of OEM interior rearview mirrors with contemporary frameless designs. With floating glass edge, the mirror becomes an elegant personalization upgrade. | |
| Brandmotion Freedom Charge is a new OEM integration solution for wirelessly charging smartphones and cell phones inside the car. No more messy charging cord clutter. | Bracketron Inc. The universal tablet headrest mount is said to be the ideal accessory for mounting an iPad or tablet for passenger use when the user is on the go. | |
| Brandmotion Curb-Alert Pro is a front parking sensor developed to detect curbs and warn drivers through a series of audible beeps, preventing damage to the vehicle. | Cobra Electronics Cobra’s universal mini mount can easily be attached and removed from any flat surface and to any portable wireless device with no mess or tools required. | |
| Cimble Corp. SecureConnex uses the power of Cimble SmartAlarm technology and smartphone apps for remote monitoring and control of the safety, security and convenience features of a vehicle. | CarKor Enterprises New world-wide; designed to fit all license plates. Prevents the last license-plate digit from being photographed by photo radar. 100% markup. The shipping/display box self-advertises the product on “how it works” for fast sales and huge business revenue. | |
| JWC Technologies Inc. This product can be fixed on the back roof of the car. It can simultaneously support AM/FM radio, GSM and GSP. The operating frequency for GSM. | Cars-N-Kids Car Seat Monitor The Cars-N-Kids Car Seat Monitor is said to be the only child-safety product on the market today that monitors a child in a car seat. | |
| Kicker Kicker’s weather-resistant PXi50.2 amplified controller for iPod adds tunes to any mobile application, serving as the head unit. Great for hot rods and motorcycles. | Used in the loudest vehicles in the world and boasting over 180dB when used in competition. This bad boy is said to have more current than power cells twice its size. Providing thousands of amps at near dead short. 128 amp hours. | |
| Linear Logic LLC Plugs into the diagnostic connector of any 1996 or newer vehicle and displays its mpg, carbon footprint and much more as the user drives. | TMI Products/Vizualogic Vizualogic’s Android powered headrest monitor features a 7-inch capacitive touch screen, 1GHz processor, 4GB internal memory and 512MB RAM all wrapped into Vizualogic’s PerfectApp headrest. | |
| Mito Corp. Discrete navigation in an intuitive location. OEM Gentex auto-dimming mirror with Prodigy One navigation. Available with features such as Compass, Homelink and OnStar. | Mocar America LLC Navigation for 2012 Honda Pilot/Honda Series Navigation for 2009-2012 Pilot. OEM integration. Keep all factory features. Not a radio replacement. Keep factory XM/FM/AM/CD and factory A/C control. Keep factory look. Same style as Honda OEM; 8-inch HD touch screen. | |
| NSV Automotive NSV’s patented Laser Shades are vehicle-specific window shades. Magnets are embedded into the frame, which magnetize to the door, reducing heat and UV by 67%. | Oracle Lighting Oracle ColorShift Halo kits allow the user to wirelessly control the color and brightness of a vehicle’s headlight halos. Oracle quality and lifetime warranty; installer training available. Applications available for most late-model vehicles. | |
| Sharpvision Co. Ltd. Rearview camera system for all kinds of vehicles. | NextBase-USA Charge and play with iPad while traveling. Nextbase iPad mount meets crash-test standards and can be easily installed or removed. | |
| inCarBite iPad rubberized black, soft touch, slim protection case with built-in kickstand and mountable solutions. Mount an iPad in a car and easily remove and use product as a case made for iPad. | Dual Electronics Corp. Bluetooth CD receiver featuring customizable RGB illumination, control for iPod/iPhone, and Sirius XM Ready. 240 Watts; 60x4 channels. | |
| Directus The Prodigy One Pro TCTS (True Convergence Technology System) brings together the functionality of OEM/aftermarket automotive radios, smartphones and wireless connectivity. Allows the smartphone screen to be displayed on the automotive screen. Runs the all-new Freescale IMX 51 chipset, Redfly app enabler and Google Android 2.3 OS. | Directed Electronics Inc. Viper SmartStartGPS Viper SmartStartGPS allows users to control, locate and monitor their vehicles from virtually anywhere using their smartphones. More information at www.viper.comsmartstart. | |
| Intrepid Control Systems Inc. neoOBD connects directly with the car’s OBD port and the radio’s stereo AUX input to provide additional Bluetooth services to supplement the limited Bluetooth services standard in a vehicle. | Gryphon Mobile Electronics The EasyGO smartkey system offers convenience and comfort with keyless comfort access, engine start/stop pushbutton, remote engine start and alarm vehicle security for theft protection. | |
| GoPoint Technology Use an Apple or Android device to remove the risks and surprises from driving. Decode check-engine light. Check vehicle recalls. Check special service bulletins. | Intrepid Control Systems Inc. neoECU-10: A low-cost, pre-packaged, scriptable microcontroller that provides a complete framework for an automotive ECU or gateway. Includes digital/analog I/O drivers, CAN and LIN support and more. | |
| inCarBite Backseat entertainment with the iPad 2 mounted on the seat headrest. The case locks onto the car mount and can become an iPad case with a kickstand. Features charging rail, FM transmitter and wireless IR built in. Case can also attach to inCarBite’s stereo docking station. | Winner—Best New Mobile Electronics Product Escort/Beltronics Radar Detectors Escorts says that its Escort Live! is the ultimate, real-time ticket protection network that revolutionizes the radar detector industry and provides drivers with the most accurate alerts for high-risk ticket situations. | |
| SecurityWorks Inc. Technology Workstands are rugged, height-adjustable mobile stands that secure laptops and other IT equipment for use in automotive diagnostics. | Scosche Industries Inc. CellControl CellControl safe driving system disables the use of text, e-mail, phone, apps and more to stop distracted driving. Installs into vehicle’s standard OBD-II interface. | |
| SKM Industries Inc./TV Hat Planet Pleaser screen cleaner with microfiber towel and travel-size sprayer. | Runner-Up—Best New Mobile Electronics Product Metra Electronics Corp.Corp. The patented ASWC is an all-in-one, auto-detecting, universal steering wheel control retention interface. | |
| Bracketron Inc. The Twist360 is a revolutionary new tablet mount capable of infinite viewing positions for a wide variety of applications, including home, office or in-car. | XS Power Batteries The XS Flex Cable is 100% pure oxygen free tinned copper true AWG cable with a 4,704 strand count that exceeds CEA-2015 standards. | |
| SKM Industries Inc./TV Hat TV Hat is a unique design that allows the viewer to watch video on a portable media player hands free. | XS Power Batteries XP1000CK1 16V XP1000 racing battery and high-frequency 16V, 15-amp Intellicharger combo kit. Weight in pounds: 48.18. Weight in kilograms: 21.85. Length: 10.24 inches. Height: 7.20 inches. Width: 6.65 inches. Max amps: 2400. CA: 675. | |
| Rocky Mountain Radar Rocky Mountain Radar introduces what it says is the world’s first wireless motorcycle detector, the Interceptor. Visible blue LED avoids rider distraction with no false alarms. | Metra Electronics Corp. Metra announces its integrated kit (DIN and DDIN) for the 2003-2007 Nissan Murano. Part #99-7612B. No other integrated kits like these are available, Metra says. | |
| XS Power Batteries XP3000 High-capacity Group 31 marine/supplemental power battery. Able to power over 3,000 watts. Max amps: 3000. RC: 240. AH: 120. 73 pounds. | Mobile Electronics ProductsNew Introductions for Nearly Every Automotive System |
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