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EICMA - Smartphone integration: Bosch connects motorcycles

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– At #eicma, the Milan Bicycle and Motorcycle Exhibition, #bosch will be unveiling its mySPIN #smartphone integration system for two-wheelers. Since both BMW and #bosch will be focusing on two-wheeler connectivity during this #event, #bosch will be showcasing its #smartphone integration solution in a BMW motorcycle TFT instrument cluster. “mySPIN for two-wheelers enables riders to bring their #smartphone content to the motorcycle. It also provides all vehicle manufacturers with an open platform featuring an extensive range of options,” says Geoff Liersch, head of the #bosch Two-Wheeler and Powersports business unit. Chock-full of features and open to new developments Already available for cars since 2014, mySPIN has now been adapted for twowheelers, providing the perfect solution for sharing information such as traffic conditions or route preferences with other bikers. In the system development stage, #bosch paid special attention to road safety and the avoidance of rider distraction. mySPIN pares down phone apps to show only the most essential information on the motorcycle’s display. Once a #smartphone has been connected to the motorcycle, the bike’s display and handlebar control devices can be used to access data on the phone, including contacts, calendars, and favorite apps. Thanks to direct access to the contacts stored on the phone, inter-app communication facilitates tasks such as entering navigation destinations. As a Page 2 of 3 cross-platform solution, mySPIN is fully compatible with both Android and iOS smartphones. mySPIN’s modular approach allows it to be adapted to any OEM’s specifications. The motorcycle manufacturer can specify which apps can be utilized on the motorcycle by adding them to a white list, which can be updated and expanded as and when required. With mySPIN for two-wheelers, the manufacturer decides on the type and number of apps it wants to make available on the motorcycles in its range, and can expand the system’s features at any time by adding new apps. Using the app analytics function, manufacturers can also identify the apps that are used more frequently, and in this way optimize their customer offering. mySPIN is connected both to the bike’s CAN bus and to the cloud, thereby supporting a range of functions. For instance, if the fuel level in the tank is getting low, riders can be informed in advance of upcoming fuel stations. Also, mySPIN ca be used to establish a direct channel of communication between riders and manufacturers in order to expand certain customer services such as special offers from dealerships. #bosch announces collaboration with two app partners #bosch has also announced it will be collaborating with two app partners: REVER and Genius Maps. REVER provides an extensive portfolio of tailored functions for motorcyclists, including tracking, self-service analytics, and connected motorcycle communities, while Genius Maps provides motorbike-optimized navigation, including instant calculation, offline route planning, and in-app texting. In its efforts to refine mySPIN, #bosch has set up the email contact developer.myspin@bosch.com for use by developers, enthusiasts, and anyone else wants to share new ideas for apps for motorcycles, bicycles, or other applications in the powersports segment. The range of apps available with mySPIN is being constantly expanded locally, regionally, and globally.

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