Toyota packs touch life smartphone mirroring infotainment system, iphone app supports

　　There is a new product which can help your smartphone more in-sync with your car. With a compatible smartphone / app combo, it can mirror the phone’s display on its 7-inch touch screen for access to navigation, music or social networking services.

With in its first deployment by the automotive industry, Nokia owners also can connect their Symbian Belle devices by way of Mirro Link. Apple iPhone and iPod faithful will have to install app Launcher, which can sync up with the infotainment system. Toyota assures feature and smartphone will continue to be added. And now Toyota introduces Touch life smartphone mirroring system, you’re Prius and iPhone can become one. Maybe someday this technology also can apply into other ordinary device which you like to make one.

 

BOM Cost Analysis:

1. Cable : 0.5 USD

2. System : 6.5 USD

Total cost is estimated at 7 USD. (all costs are based on an estimation)