RealVNC delivers MirrorLink capabilities to Automotive Systems Company, a division of Panasonic Corporation

As a leader in mobile to vehicle integration and cloud connectivity, and a core member of the international Car Connectivity Consortium, RealVNC provides Panasonic with advanced features and functionality that support the Consortium’s MirrorLink™ industry standard. Panasonic’s Display-Audio system has already been adopted by a major automotive manufacturer, is in production and is currently available to drivers as a dealer option.

“The smartphone is the content hub of this generation and users want access to their content and applications wherever they are, including in-vehicle. We faced the challenge of meeting these needs in a way that was safe but where the experience was seamless,” said Kenki Matsuda, Manager, Automotive Systems Company, a division of Panasonic Corporation. “RealVNC offers the most robust and advanced solution for connecting smartphone and vehicle with its VNC Automotive solution, whilst also providing MirrorLink support. Our Display-Audio infotainment system has been available in vehicles since last year, enabling drivers to access the applications on their smartphones safely from the head unit.”

Tom Blackie, Vice President Mobile of RealVNC added, “We are honoured to be working with Panasonic’s Automotive Division, one of the leading global suppliers of automotive systems and components, to build VNC Automotive and MirrorLink support into its Display-Audio system. Panasonic’s decision to use our technology ensures that they can offer advanced mobile to vehicle connectivity for the widest range of smartphone devices including support for legacy handsets.”

VNC Automotive has been widely adopted by the automotive industry as the standard for integrating mobile and vehicle, with partners including the world’s largest automotive, infotainment, OEM and Tier 1 manufacturers. VNC Automotive provides a seamless experience enabling smartphone connections via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB. The technology also supports other connectivity protocols such as MirrorLink and iPod Out.