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goals. The same smart devices our
customers use in their everyday
lives can now be used as a wireless
gateway in numerous ways.
In 2014 we added connectivity
and wireless capabilities to
communicate with or control
our avionics, marine networks
and transportation electronics
to provide added exibility and
information in the cockpit, at
the helm and behind the wheel.
Smart and Bluetooth®-enabled
technology enhanced our products’
features and improved both
performance and safety.
These technology-enabled devices
can now share weather, trac, GPS
information and even ight plans,
receive satellite radio signals,
gauge tire pressure, allow drivers
to keep their eyes on the road
and capture in-flight footage
or incidents on the road. We
introduced smartphone-based
eet navigators, chartplotters that
integrate scanning sonar capabilities,
interactive features that make it
easier for pilots to navigate and
read charts throughout their ight
and expanded an entire portfolio
of products to feature wireless
connectivity between select avionics
and a tablet or phone.
Connected
Everything is
A
s the world increasingly
intensifies its demands
on time and attention,
people are seeking ways to simplify
their lives through the use of smart,
integrated technology. More users
are choosing to control their own
data, capturing and translating it
through personal, mobile devices—
especially the ever-present smart-
phone—and customizing the
metrics to better understand and
streamline the way they live, reach
their destinations and achieve their