LAS VEGAS -- Fuel dispenser manufacturer Dresser Wayne said it is joining the Microsoft Automotive Business Unit at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show this week to demonstrate how consumers can wirelessly transfer music to their car while pumping gasoline.
The Dresser Wayne Ovation2 iX fuel dispenser is an Internet-ready, WiFi-capable gasoline pump with a 15-inch touchscreen and speakers, which enables the transfer of media content to other WiFi-enabled devices. The demonstration at CES will feature a Microsoft Windows Automotive-enabled [image-nocss] Alpine Electronics stereo and navigation system installed in a Lincoln Navigator. As part of the demo, audio files will be purchased and downloaded from the Dresser Wayne fuel dispenser to a compatible media device (cell phone or entertainment system) and then played through the Alpine IVA-W200 stereo system installed in the vehicle.
The Dresser Wayne fuel dispenser, Alpine Electronics stereo and navigation system and cell phone integrate via their common Microsoft Windows CE platform, .NET framework and Bluetooth interface.
Windows CE is powering a wide range of mobile and embedded devices allowing consumers to stay connected wherever they are, said Walter Sullivan, lead program manager, Microsoft Automotive Business Unit. This leading platform enables for a high-level of rich integration scenarios across a wide array of devices and is helping lead the way toward bringing new experiences at the pump and beyond.
In addition to demonstrating the ability to wirelessly transfer audio files in real-time from its latest Ovation2 iX fuel dispenser to Microsoft Windows Automotive-enabled devices at the show; Dresser Wayne will also highlight iX Media Enterprise, the dispenser's software application that supports audio and video functions. In addition to offering real-time Internet news headlines, traffic information and weather reports on its VGA screen, the fuel dispenser also provides customers with customized, full-motion video promotions and specials while they fill up. Consumers also have the option to print coupons for special offers, such as for a discount on a cup of coffee or even a much needed oil change.
These features are consumer friendly because of the dispenser's Windows CE Platform, which enables it to run familiar, native applications such as Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player.
Working with Microsoft has enabled us to bring unrivaled innovations to consumers the gas pump. With our latest fuel dispenser and Windows CE-based applications, consumers can now be more productive and enjoy some of the same online luxuries right at the pump that used to be confined to their PC, said Dan Harrell, vice president of global product architecture for Dresser Wayne. What was recently a mere concept is now becoming a reality in which consumers can experience a new world of interactive fueling, whether it's downloading media, getting printed directions, or reading the latest news headlines while filling their tanks.
The Dresser Wayne Ovation iX fuel dispenser with a 10.4-inch VGA screen is now available for petroleum retailers in North America, and soon to be available globally. The larger, 15-inch interactive touchscreen showcased at CES will also be available later this year.
Dresser Inc., Dallas, designs, manufactures and marks equipment and services for the flow control, measurement systems and compression and power systems segments of the energy industry. Dresser Wayne, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is one of the largest business units of Dresser Inc.
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