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telematicsOriginally coined to mean the convergence of telecommunications and information processing, the term later evolved to refer to automation in automobiles. GPS navigation, integrated hands-free cellphones, wireless communications and automatic driving assistance systems all come under the telematics umbrella. General Motor's OnStar was the first to combine GPS with roadside assistance and remote diagnostics (see GPS).
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Koreans believe that developing telematic devices will strengthen the overall competitive power of the Korean economy, especially for automotive manufacturers. And pricier models, including Lancias and Alfa Romeos, will add a GPS module and be able to scale up to full telematic functions like off-board (not part of a hard-wired in-car unit) navigation via Fiat's bConnect service. The New Basics: Education and the Future of Work in the Telematic Age is the latest attempt by author David Thornburg to identify some of the educational requirements. |
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