Η χρήση GoPro κάμερας γίνεται ευκολότερη με την εργοστασιακή υποστήριξη της BMW και της MINI

13:06 14/6/2014 - Πηγή: AutoBlog

Κακά τα ψέματα… οι GoPro έχουν φέρει την επανάσταση στα internetικά videos αυτοκινήτου. Απλά φανταστείτε πόσα φανταστικά ή/και γελοία περιστατικά θα είχαμε χάσει χωρίς αυτές. Τώρα, οι κατασκευαστές, προσπαθούν να βρουν τρόπους να τις ενσωματώσουν στα αυτοκίνητα επιδόσεων τους. Παράδειγμα η 2015 Chevrolet Corvette με το Performance Data

Recorder ή η Volkswagen που χαρίζει GoPros σε αγοραστές του 2015 Golf GTI στις Η.Π.Α. Δύο ακόμα εταιρίες που μπαίνουν στον χορό, είναι η BMW και η MINI.

Τον Ιούλιο που μας έρχεται, οι ιδιοκτήτες μοντέλων 2012 ή νεότερων που διαθέτουν BMW Apps ή Mini Connected, μπορούν να κατεβάσουν μία νέα εφαρμογή που θα τους επιτρέπει την ρύθμιση και τον έλεγχο της GoPro μέσου του iDrive. Τα μενού που θα εμφανίζονται στην οθόνη θα είναι απλουστευμένα αλλά θα επιτρέπουν στους χρήστες να επιλέξουν ανάμεσα σε 6 διαφορετικά modes, να την τοποθετήσουν όπως θέλουν και να ξεκινήσουν/σταματήσουν την εγγραφή.

Φυσικά, εκτός από το infotainment σύστημα που είναι απαραίτητο, οι ιδιοκτήτες πρέπει να έχουν στη διάθεση τους και GoPro κάμερα που να έχει WiFi. Δεν την χαρίζει η BMW ή η MINI. Η εφαρμογή, πρέπει να είναι εγκατεστημένη και σε iPhone που συνδέεται με το όχημα.

Δελτίο Τύπου

BMW GROUP TECHNOLOGY OFFICE AND GOPRO CREATE FIRST AUTOMOTIVE SPORTS CAMERA INTEGRATION
12/06/14 from BMW Group

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 12, 2014 11:30AM EDT / 8:30AM PDT . . . The BMW Group Technology Office and GoPro have announced the first-ever, mass-produced integration of a GoPro camera with an automobile’s on board infotainment system. In BMW Group vehicles equipped with the BMW Apps or MINI Connected option, a GoPro camera may now be configured and controlled using BMW’s state-of-the-art iDrive controller and high-resolution screen. Starting in July 2014, the integration will be functional on all model year 2012 and later BMW Group vehicles equipped with the BMW Apps or MINI Connected option, when used with a Wi-Fi-equipped GoPro camera. The updated GoPro App is now available for free in the iTunes Store (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gopro-app/id561350520).

“Working with GoPro to design this integration was remarkable,” said Phil Johnston, Head of BMW Group AppCenter USA. “‘Creative’ and ‘insightful’ just begin to describe the experience. GoPro is a natural fit for BMW enthusiast drivers. The power and flexibility of the BMW Group App Integration Platform coupled with GoPro’s advanced camera technology brings new, safe, and engaging experiences to the enthusiasts that were previously not possible. When the camera is connected to the car, it allows GoPro’s app to present context-appropriate presets that allow the enthusiast to capture the perfect shot.”

“GoPro has deep roots in motorsports and is passionate about enabling drivers to capture their road or track experience,” said Adam Silver, GoPro Director of Strategic Product Opportunities. “The GoPro and BMW collaboration sets a new standard in the category and is an important first step in a partnership designed to deliver next-level integration between camera and car.”

This groundbreaking integration is designed specifically to reduce driver distraction and enhance the capabilities for which “The Ultimate Driving Machine®” and GoPro, one of the world’s most versatile cameras, are famous. In addition to aiming the camera using BMW’s large central screen, users may quickly choose between six pre-set camera modes: Leisure Drive Facing Out, Night Driving, Sport Drive Facing Out, Drive Camera Facing In, Winding Road Time-lapse, and Straight Road Time-lapse. The camera’s RECORD function may be started and stopped by the driver at will, and vital camera status indicators are displayed, including recording elapsed time, battery life, and Wi-Fi signal strength. The user may also toggle the camera’s SLEEP mode to prolong battery life between shots.

How it works.

First, the user’s BMW or MINI vehicle must be equipped with the BMW Apps or MINI Connected option, respectively. Next, the user’s Wi-Fi-equipped GoPro camera (HERO3+ and later) communicates with the GoPro App installed on the driver’s iPhone 4 or later, which must be connected to the vehicle either through the iPhone USB cable or the BMW Accessory snap-in adaptor for iPhone. The driver will access the App through the BMW ConnectedDrive or MINI Connected menu, which is displayed on the large, trans-reflective central screen (up to 10.2 inches, depending on model).

The BMW Group Technology Office and GoPro designed the on-board operating menu to streamline the camera’s operation and take full advantage of the integrated environment. Menu choices appear to the left of the screen, and the camera’s actual field of view is displayed in near real-time while the vehicle is stationary.

About GoPro

GoPro’s versatile cameras and accessories enable people to self-capture immersive and engaging footage of themselves enjoying their favorite activities. From extreme to mainstream, GoPro’s HERO® line of wearable and gear-mountable capture devices are transforming the way consumers, professional athletes, and video production professionals capture, manage and share meaningful photo and video content. Based in San Mateo, California, GoPro’s products are sold through more than 25,000 stores in over 100 countries worldwide and direct via GoPro.com. GoPro branded content is shared and enjoyed by millions of people on popular media channels such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo and YouTube.

GOPRO® and HERO® are trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

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