On Wednesday 2 March 2005, the Australian Telematics Industry Cluster - a consortium of leading motoring and technology companies including Australian Arrow, unveiled the "AT Signature" Concept Car - the future for Australian In-Car Communications. AAPL contributed advanced telematics hardware for the "AT Signature" car, a locally modified Holden Calais which debuted at the "Change by Design" Conference in 2005.

AT Signature Concept Car

AT Signature is a broadband, in-car touch-screen enabled system with an exciting array of features. The Mark 1 prototype includes:

• Turn by turn directions to your required destination
• Real-time monitoring of traffic congestion
• Real-time roadside camera images
• Nearby car park locations, availability and prices
• Emergency features such as SOS assistance, vehicle alarm monitoring and crash detection.
• Ability to check your CityLink toll balance
• A range of high-value alerts including traffic alerts, car service reminders, fuel pricing and weather alerts

You can even monitor and operate services in your home, such as lights, alarms and airconditioning.

"The motor vehicle represents the third generation of wired communications � behind the Internet and mobile phones" said Mr Adam Game, CEO of Intelematics Australia Pty Ltd. "The rapid uptake of in-car navigation shows us that there is enormous latent driver demand for incar services".

AAPL contributed advanced Telematics hardware

"AT Signature shows us what can be done through the integration of technologies, services and content designed with the needs of today's driver in mind".

"Motorists need to know what is happening beyond what they can directly perceive. Is there an accident ahead? Will the road conditions be bad? How do I get there? Has my home alarm been triggered? AT Signature will greatly assist drivers in managing these and many other vehicle and home environment tasks."

According to Mr Brian Smith, General Manager of Sensis Wireless & Location unit, AT Signature is a great story of vision and Australian innovation. "It demonstrates not only an exciting future for Australian drivers, but it shows just what can be achieved by Australian organisations working together with common goals."