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Harman, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has unveiled a new vehicle sensor system at CES that can measure the drivers heart rate and breathing. The system, called ReadyCare, includes a driver monitoring system (DMS) that uses cameras and radar to accurately measure the drivers heart rate and breathing, providing insights into their health and alertness. The technology can also provide alerts and interventions to help improve the drivers well-being and focus. The system was developed by Israeli company CAARESYS, which was acquired by Harman and is now part of its ADAS/AD division. The new solution strengthens Harmans offerings for connected cars and driver assistance systems.
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Harman acquires Israeli in-cabin radar sensing startup Caaresys | CTech
Harman International, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has acquired Caaresys, an Israeli company that develops vehicle passenger monitoring systems. Caaresys has partnered with leading OEMs and provides a mass production solution for cabin monitoring. This is Harmans fourth acquisition of an Israeli company. The cost of the deal is estimated to be in the range of several tens of millions of shekels. Caaresys technology utilizes biometrics to detect the location, health condition, and state of each vehicle occupant. The acquisition will strengthen Harmans automotive product offerings and allow for new levels of in-vehicle safety, comfort, and well-being.
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מנכ"לית HARMAN ישראל: פתרונות OTA שפותחו בישראל מהווים רכיב קריטי בהצלחת המכוניות החשמליות - Chiportal
HARMAN, a leading provider of connected car solutions, has developed an Over-the-Air (OTA) solution in Israel that supports wireless updates for over 100 types of electronic control systems in vehicles, including electric cars. The solution is used by 25 car manufacturers to remotely update over 30 million cars worldwide, a number expected to reach 300 million in the coming years. As cars become more advanced, consumer expectations for the driving experience are increasing, and millions of vehicles rely on HARMAN to ensure their OTA experience is the best the industry has to offer.
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מנכ״לית HARMAN ישראל: התקן הבינלאומי WP.29 ישנה מהותית את תעשיית הרכב - מהגנת סייבר ועד לעדכוני תוכנה מרחוק New-Tech OnLine
The World Forum for Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) under the United Nations has made decisions that will significantly impact vehicle manufacturers worldwide. The WP.29 regulation, which primarily affects private vehicles, buses, and trucks, came into effect in early 2021. The regulation will affect all vehicle approval processes before they hit the road, assuming they are manufactured and built to comply with all relevant standards, such as ecological and security standards. HARMAN Israels CEO, Michal Geva, said that every new vehicle in the future will have to comply with the standard, including the management system that manufacturers use to produce and remotely update the vehicles. HARMAN offers consulting packages tailored to the standard to help vehicle manufacturers understand the standard and what needs to be done to comply with it.
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Harman Appoints New VP of Automotive Cybersecurity
Harman International Industries Inc., a subsidiary of Samsung, has appointed Asaf Atzmon as the vice president of automotive cybersecurity. Atzmon previously served as the senior director of business development and marketing for automotive cybersecurity at Harman. Harman, which develops audio products and connected technologies for the automotive industry, was acquired by Samsung for $8 billion in 2017. The company has a presence in Israel, employing 250 people. Harmans augmented reality navigation system based on iOnRoad technology is set to debut in Daimlers Mercedes-Benz A-Class vehicles.
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Samsung's Harman Launches Innovation Task Force Harman X
Harman International Industries has launched an innovation task force called Harman X, inspired by Google X. A central portion of Harman X operations will be based in Israel, where the company plans to launch a new R&D complex. Harman, a subsidiary of Samsung, develops audio products and connected technologies for the automotive industry. The companys Israeli presence was established in 2013 with the acquisition of iOnRoad Ltd. Harman X aims to promote technological innovation and leadership within the company.
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Chinese Automaker Great Wall Motors to Implement Software Update Technology by Harman
Harmans remote vehicle updating services, acquired by Samsung in 2017, will be implemented in all vehicles by Great Wall Motors in 2019. The technology allows carmakers to remotely update a vehicles software without physical access to the car. Harmans infotainment systems have already been integrated into Great Wall Motors vehicles for several years. Israeli companies have played a central role in developing technologies for the auto industry, with Intel acquiring Mobileye for $15.3 billion and Continental AG acquiring Argus Cyber Security Ltd.
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IBM Israel, Watson IoT, Harman develop "smart room"
IBM, in collaboration with Watson IoT and Harman International, has developed a system of smart rooms with verbal control. These cognitive rooms can answer questions and respond to orders from hotel guests and hospital patients. The system, based on Watson IoTs call services, understands the users needs and generates insights based on their requests. The smart rooms are part of the Internet of Things (IoT) trend and can be used in various settings such as hotels, hospitals, cruise ships, and board rooms. The development of these smart rooms indicates growth for IBM in the IoT sector.
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Samsung is buying Harman for $8B to further its connected car push
Samsung plans to acquire auto and audio product maker Harman in an all cash deal worth $8 billion. The acquisition will help Samsung compete with Google and Apple in the connected car market. Around 65 percent of Harmans sales were for car-related products. The deal is expected to close by mid-2017, at which time Harman will become a standalone subsidiary of Samsung. Samsung also plans to utilize Harmans developers for cloud-based consumer and enterprise experiences.
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Harman acquires Israeli co TowerSec for $70m
Harman International Industries has acquired TowerSec, an Israeli automotive cyber security company, for an undisclosed amount. Market sources estimate the deal to be worth $70-75 million. TowerSec specializes in network protection for connected vehicles and its systems will be integrated into Harmans security architecture. TowerSec has 20 employees and has raised $2.5 million to date from IncWell Fund and private investors. The founders of TowerSec will receive $45 million from the sale. This is Harmans second Israeli acquisition, following the acquisition of Red Bend Software for $200 million in January 2016.
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Harman acquires Red Bend Software for $200m
Red Bend, a software management technology company based in Hod Hasharon, was acquired by Harman International Industries for $170 million in cash and shares, with an additional $30 million in milestone performance payments. Red Bend provides software for remote management of mobile devices and has its product installed in over two billion cellular devices. The acquisition will accelerate Red Bends growth in expanding markets such as the connected car. Harman plans to use Red Bends technology to enhance infotainment and embedded system performance in cars. The acquisition marks a transformation for Harman towards delivering a seamless, connected car and connected lifestyle experience.
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Harman buys Israeli road safety app developer iOnRoad
Road safety app developer iOnRoad Technologies Ltd. has been acquired by Harman International Industries Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will result in iOnRoad becoming Harmans Israeli R&D center. iOnRoads app uses augmented reality technology to enhance road safety by identifying vehicles that are too close to the car and warning the driver. Harman is a global audio and infotainment company that works with carmakers such as Audi, BMW, and Mercedes. The acquisition is seen as a positive growth opportunity for iOnRoad and its investors.
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