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

MODEL 203.0 /2 /7 up to 23.4.04, 208, 210, 215, 220 with CODE (352a) COMAND operating and display system with CODE (491) U.S. version 

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 navigation system is updated.)
• 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 requests from the driver 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.