Starguide, function - GF82.85-P-2014PMU

MODELS 203.0 /2 /7 as of 24.4.04 with CODE (528) HIGH Class USA 

MODELS 203.0 /2 /7 as of 24.4.04 with CODE (530) COMAND APS USA (with navigation system) 

The StarGuide system exploits the availability of existing telecommunication technology in the USA. This is used to provide a personal information service.

Technical requirements:

• COMAND operating, display and control unit (A40/3)
• The latest navigation CD (it contains the latest software for implementing the respective system services)
• the requirements for using the systems concerned have been met.

System requirements: 

• GPS: Global Positioning System The GPS is available for performing precise positioning and navigation. At this time, several satellites orbiting the earth are used for this system; these satellites travel in different orbits.
• AMPS: Advanced Mobile Phone System. The AMPS network is now available in the densely populated areas of the USA for 98% of the population.
• SOC: Service Operating Center. The SOC accepts all individual driver requests and transmits the relevant information to the vehicle.

Personal information service concept:

• Provision of individual information and news in accordance with a personal interest profile (stock market, weather, sports, etc.).
• Using a button to send a request to the Service Operating Center.
• The service center (Service Operating Center (SOC)) sends individual information and news in accordance with customer profile.
• The data transmitted are shown on the display of the COMAND operating, display and control unit (A40/3) and can be read there.