Alpine integrates iPods

will demo at CES the world's first solution that enables consumers to connect and control their iPod from their in-vehicle sound system. With a simple one-cable connection, iPod users will be able to operate key playback features from the Alpine receiver's buttons and have display of playlists, album, artist and songs on the head unit. It will be available later this summer (email ipodready@alpine-usa.com for more info).

The iPod can be safely stored in the glove box or console because the iPod acts as a portable hard drive connected to the head unit through Alpine's Ai-NET system bus, which simultaneously charges the iPod's internal battery.



"Alpine's iPod Ready in-dash receivers will allow iPod users seamless
control of up to 10,000 songs easily in their car," said Stan Ng, Apple's
Director of iPod Product Marketing. "Being able to display song information
and browse the iPod's entire music library right from the Alpine head unit
makes this a superior way to enjoy non-stop music in the car."



Alpine says it has engineered a unique interface box that takes advantage of the iPod Accessory Protocol allowing audio, track information, and control signals to be communicated over the Ai-NET system bus to the in-dash receiver. This seamless integration provides emulation of the iPod's controls through an Alpine head unit using both the front panel buttons and the wireless remote control.

by MacNN Staff