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	OnStar -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Critics are wary of the possible (The condition of being concealed or hidden) privacy implications of Onstar and other similar and related technologies.
		They raise questions about whether (The force of policemen and officers) police or others could make use of OnStar's tracking, whether legally or illegally, for (Close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)) surveillance or (A hunt for game carried on by stalking or waiting in ambush) stalking.
		They cite cases where evidence collected by OnStar has already been used in court and where OnStar has contacted the police, against the driver's wishes, in the course of incidents such as hit-and-run (A mishap; especially one causing injury or death) accidents.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/o/on/onstar1.htm (308 words)

	PCWorld.com - OnStar to Offer In-Car Access to Home Systems (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		OnStar made its name offering services focused on safety and security, such as sending alerts when a driver's airbag is deployed, remotely unlocking car doors, and offering driving directions.
		OnStar is also developing vehicle maintenance services that would allow a dealership to keep tabs remotely on the health of a new car and remind drivers when they're due in for a checkup.
		OnStar too is interested in the productivity side, but won't hurry to deploy applications until the technology has improved and the company has made sure there's a demand for new services, Huber says.
	www.pcworld.com /news/article/0,aid,70643,00.asp (927 words)

	Enhanced OnStar Debuts in ’04 Chevy Malibu
		OnStar says that future AACN systems may have the capability of detecting the number of occupants in a vehicle, and whether they are wearing seatbelts.
		In addition, OnStar is attempting to enable the system to detect the severity of injuries, so paramedics can be prepared to provide adequate treatment.
		An OnStar spokeswoman says that the Aug. 14-15 flout period were heavy call days, rivaling the volume of weekend days, which usuallyare the busiest.
	www.wardsauto.com /ar/auto_enhanced_onstar_debuts (794 words)

	News - OnStar Collaborates With IBM For Next Generation Interactive Speech And Supporting Voice-Recognition Technologies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		OnStar is the industry leader in North America for the delivery of voice-based in-vehicle safety and security services.
		OnStar and IBM view voice recognition capabilities as essential in the emerging world of in-vehicle automotive communications, where the miniaturization of communications devices in cars is driving the use of interactive voice technologies - hands-free dialing and navigation, for example - to replace more traditional driver-passenger interfaces.
		OnStar is currently available on all GM vehicle brands and more than 50 different GM cars and trucks as well as select models from five other automotive manufacturers.
	www.itsa.org /ITSNEWS.NSF/4e0650bef6193b3e852562350056a3a7/61e915158a5bc6d485256e46006e440b?OpenDocument (504 words)

	NASCAR.com - Wisconsin Police Use GM's OnStar to Rescue Abducted Baby - June 29, 2005
		An OnStar subscriber who wants to report emergency information related to an AMBER alert or a lost child can press the red OnStar emergency button in his or her vehicle.
		OnStar is available to subscribers and the nation's 6,000 emergency 911 centers in all 50 states and every Canadian province.
		OnStar, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors, is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and communication services using wireless technology and the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network.
	www.nascar.com /2005/news/business/press/06/29/4597662 (666 words)

	NASCAR.com - OnStar Reaches Three-Million-Subscribers Milestone - December 16, 2004
		OnStar by GM announced today that it has reached the three-million-subscribers milestone, further validating GM's commitment to OnStar's viable, growing business model that emphasizes safety, security and peace of mind for its subscribers.
		OnStar, the nation's leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and communications services using the Global Positioning Satellite System (GPS) and wireless technology, today also unveiled its newly designed Command Center at the GM Global Headquarters at the Renaissance Center.
		OnStar by GM, available on more than 50 models from General Motors and select models from six other auto manufacturers, is the nation's leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services using the GPS satellite network and wireless technology.
	www.nascar.com /2004/news/business/press/12/16/3445169 (760 words)

	Pushing OnStar's Buttons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		OnStar controls are the ultimate in simplicity: three buttons on the rear-view mirror, labeled with the OnStar logo, a picture of a telephone (or a white dot), and an emergency symbol.
		After eight years, OnStar is using sixth-generation hardware: tri-mode CDMA digital wireless technology that provide two digital and one analog communication mode.
		OnStar uses a proprietary database merging maps and contact details for the country's thousands of public safety answer points (PSAPs, 911 response centers); connections to PSAPs are being tested to transmit accident data to assist local emergency dispatchers.
	www.aarp.org /learntech/computers/gadgets/onstar_buttons.html (985 words)

	GM's Total Value Promise to Feature OnStar's New Vehicle Diagnostics Service \| NetStumbler.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics service can be activated on millions of 2004 model-year or newer OnStar-equipped GM vehicles that have GM's exclusive Oil- Life System and diagnostic capabilities.
		OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics participants receive the added peace-of-mind in knowing the operational status of four key vehicle systems and the convenience of a regular maintenance report -- all at no additional cost to their OnStar subscription.
		About OnStar by GM OnStar, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors, is the nation's leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and communication services using wireless technology and the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network.
	www.netstumbler.com /newswire/2005/09/13/gms_total_value_promise_to_feature_onstars_new_vehicle_diagnosti (1115 words)

	GM - GMability Safety: OnStar Achieves Another First As Winner Of Good Housekeeping's "Good Buy" Award For ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		OnStar technology provides a direct connection to help in an emergency and will automatically send a signal to an OnStar Advisor when an airbag deploys, and the OnStar Advisor will contact emergency services if the driver is unable to respond.
		OnStar was the first technology and service of its kind to achieve a broad-based, proven platform, carving a path for a series of other industry firsts, including General Motors' Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) system.
		OnStar is available factory-installed on more than 50 GM models - ranging from small sedans with an MSRP around $16,000 through trucks, SUVs and luxury sedans.
	www.gm.com /company/gmability/safety/security/onstar/onstar_goodhouse_120604.html (678 words)

	OnStar GM & OnStar Expand the Reach of Life-Saving Technology - Road & Travel Magazine
		OnStar, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors, is the nation's leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services using the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network and wireless technology.
		OnStar is available on more than 50 GM models for 2004.
		OnStar safety and security services include automatic notification of air bag deployment, stolen vehicle location, emergency services, roadside assistance with location, remote door unlock, GM Goodwrench remote vehicle diagnostics, route support, OnStar concierge and convenience services.
	www.roadandtravel.com /oempages/onstar/multilanguage.htm (402 words)

	Ward's Auto World: Do or Die - OnStar Virtual Advisor navigation system (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Every month, he says OnStar supplies roughly 200,000 navigation routes, remotely unlocks 15,000 cars with the keys inside, dispatches roadside assistance to 14,000 stranded or injured motorists, helps police locate 375 stolen vehicles and alerts authorities of 500 airbag deployments.
		Both Kindig and Hansen suggest that OnStar may fall victim to the "decontenting" trend that is making its way through GM platforms in an attempt to cut costs and improve profitability, but Huber denies any such discussions have taken place regarding OnStar.
		OnStar's role in the growth of telematics can't be overestimated.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3165/is_2002_Oct_1/ai_92698673 (1524 words)

	OnStar: hot and high-tech option
		OnStar, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors, has been around since 1996, but was revamped into a hands-free, three-button dashboard system in 1999.
		In the 2004 Pontiac Montana, for example, OnStar is included in the Safety and Security package that also includes a theft-deterrent system and garage-door opener.
		OnStar's Personal Calling service, which has logged more than 200 million minutes in the service's first two years, allows subscribers to make and receive hands-free phone calls and to access automated traffic and weather reports.
	www.bankrate.com /brm/news/auto/car-guide-2004/top-options-sider3.asp (919 words)

	OnStar's Scare Tactics - Forbes.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		OnStar can no longer figure out where your car is or what might be wrong with it.
		When a driver with an inactive OnStar account pushes the blue button, he is treated to a sales pitch and is connected with a sales team who can reactivate the system.
		OnStar is available on 51 GM models, as well as on models sold by Volkswagen, Audi, and Honda's (nyse: HMC - news - people) Acura brand.
	www.forbes.com /lifestyle/2003/11/26/cz_jf_1126feat.html (1080 words)

	Techdirt:OnStar Goes Standard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Of course, the more cynical out there may simply note that in offering OnStar "standard," all they need to do is raise their prices by the cost of OnStar and they've now forced everyone to buy this option.
		The article notes that 60% of car owners who have OnStar do pay for it after the complementary first year, but that number is likely to go down as many of these non-luxury buyers aren't willing to spend the extra cash.
		If they're smart, GM and OnStar will be open enough to integrate with mobile phones to make the service even more valuable, rather than just closing it off to try to "protect" their existing business.
	techdirt.com /articles/20050131/0232200_F.shtml (560 words)

	USATODAY.com - OnStar's newest system delivers mail from your car (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		OnStar is offering it for free for a year.
		OnStar will be standard equipment on all GM cars and trucks by the end of 2007.
		OnStar is a satellite connection between a vehicle and a center in Detroit that can monitor such information as where a car is or whether air bags have deployed.
	www.usatoday.com /tech/products/services/2005-09-13-onstar-email_x.htm (554 words)

	Globeinvestor.com: OnStar Personal Calling Reaches 200 Million Minute Mark
		OnStar Personal Calling minutes are prepaid; there are no additional long distance or roaming charges, no long-term contracts or recurring monthly fees, and no extra equipment to purchase.
		OnStar Personal Calling cards, offering 100 minutes for 2 months or 12 months, are also available through GM dealers and can be used to purchase OnStar Personal Calling minutes at any time.
		OnStar is available on more than 50 GM models for 2004, as well as a range of models from Acura, Audi, Isuzu, Subaru and Volkswagen.
	www.globeinvestor.com /servlet/WireFeedRedirect?cf=GlobeInvestor/config&vg=BigAdVariableGenerator&date=20030904&archive=prnews&slug=2003_09_04_08_1958_997067 (838 words)

	News - OnStar Reaches One Million Active Subscribers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		OnStar, launched in 1996 on three Cadillac models, is now available on 32 of GM's 54 models in addition to providing service for Lexus LS430 and Acura RL customers.
		OnStar advisors also can assist drivers with route support, concierge service, and point-of-interest information from a 7-million-listing database.
		In addition, OnStar Virtual Advisor allows drivers to access personalized, Web-based information and their e-mail -- again, all hands-free and voice- activated, through the push of a single button.
	www.itsa.org /ITSNEWS.NSF/4e0650bef6193b3e852562350056a3a7/b52c029bbc634a0b85256a2a00485040?OpenDocument (309 words)

	broadband » News » Hacking OnStar - Though with a heavy price
		Onstar is tied into my stereo head unit and it is also going from there to the vehicle's computer.
		The only connection onstar has with the radio is that it uses the radios speakers to allow your to hear the operators.
		Also, onstar has the ability to unlock your doors, honk your horn for you if you cant find your car etc. Its is integrated into the car.
	www.broadbandreports.com /shownews/36770 (4452 words)

	SIGNAL TO NOISE: July/August 2001
		When the OnStar's blue (or red for emergency) button is pressed, the hidden cell phone connects the vehicle to OnStar's command center.
		The correct OnStar wires have to be identified and connected to the STARMOD1, but installation time can be less than 15 minutes — even less when installed with a new aftermarket deck.
		Since communications with the OnStar operator is via a Òhands-freeÓ cellular system, adjusting the receive audio volume is an important part of the installation.
	www.carsound.com /columns/navone/nav0010.shtml (1230 words)

	GM - GMability Safety: OnStar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		OnStar, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors Corp., is the in-vehicle safety, security and information service that is completely integrated into the vehicle.
		OnStar uses the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network and cellular technology to link vehicle and driver to the OnStar Center, where advisors are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
		OnStar is NOT a navigation system and there are NO screens or displays.
	www.gm.com /company/gmability/safety/security/onstar/onstar_facts.html (417 words)

	ONSTAR \| HOME
		As of January 1, 2008, OnStar plans to offer service only through equipment that operates on the digital network, which may require the purchase of a system upgrade for eligible vehicles.
		OnStar Hands-Free Calling requires a Hands-Free Calling-enabled vehicle, existing OnStar service contract, and prepaid calling minutes, and is not available in Alaska and some other markets.
		OnStar voice recognition system may not work with some voices.
	www.onstarcanada.com (278 words)

	USATODAY.com - OnStar enters 6th generation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		But with guidance from an OnStar operator, she was able to drive to land in about 30 minutes.
		Now, as General Motors (GM) launches the sixth generation of OnStar, it says it will begin giving motorists better voice-command services and better help determining what's wrong with the car when a problem light goes on.
		"OnStar is great when you're in a place with dirt roads and a population of about 50 people where bear and wolves walk around," she said.
	www.usatoday.com /money/autos/2004-03-22-onstar_x.htm (708 words)

	OnStar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		OnStar is a factory-installed safety and security system that helps keep you protected and connected on the road.
		A live, specially trained Advisor is there to help you with something as major as an air bag deployment or as minor as a lockout.
		The OnStar system is also equipped with a hands-free, voice-activated phone so that you can stay connected more safely while driving.
	gmcanada.com /english/maintenance/onstar_overview.html (109 words)

	10/16/00 - GM ONSTAR AND SUN ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION ON NEW OPEN IN-VEHICLE SOFTWARE SOLUTION
		OnStar, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors, is the nation's leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and information services.
		OnStar services include automatic notification of air bag deployment, stolen vehicle tracking, emergency services, roadside assistance with location, remote door unlock, remote diagnostics, route support, concierge services, and convenience services locator.
		OnStar, featured on 32 of GM's 54 2001 model year vehicles, will be on about a million GM vehicles by the end of this year.
	www.sun.com /smi/Press/sunflash/2000-10/sunflash.20001016.1.html (610 words)

	Phil Windley's Technometria \| January 16, 2003 Archives
		OnStar is a mobile data service that GM has developed and currently deploys in many of its passenger vehicles.
		I remarked that it would interesting to be able to read the temperature sensors for the cars around me, particularly those ahead of me on the road.
		What would be even better is if OnStar were an open system that would allow me to write and deploy applications that made use of their fantastic resource.
	www.windley.com /2003/01/16.html (621 words)

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