| LAS VEGAS -Jan. 8, 2007 -Global fuel dispenser
manufacturer Dresser Wayne is joining the Microsoft® Automotive Business
Unit at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) to demonstrate
how consumers can wirelessly transfer music to their car while pumping
gas.
The Dresser Wayne Ovation²® iXTM fuel dispenser is
an Internet-ready, WiFi-capable gas 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 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 all easily integrate via their common Microsoft
Windows® CE platform, .NET framework and Bluetooth interface. Microsoft
and Dresser Wayne, recently recognized as the Microsoft Windows® Embedded
OEM Partner of the Year for 2006, are bringing exciting new experiences
for consumers and retailers. The demo of this live integration offers
a first glimpse into one of many examples showcasing a vision for the
future of fueling and the power of technology.
"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
even 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 innovative features are consumer-friendly thanks to 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 demonstration of the Ovation² iXTM fuel dispenser
will take place Jan. 8 - 11, at Microsoft's Automotive Business Unit booth,
Central Plaza CP-12, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Availability
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 touch screen showcased
at CES will also be available later this year. For more information, visit
www.wayne.com. The demo described here is possible on both models.
About Dresser, Inc.
Dresser, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing
of highly engineered equipment and services sold primarily to customers
in the flow control, measurement systems, and compression and power systems
segments of the energy industry. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Dresser
has a comprehensive global presence, with more than 6,000 employees and
a sales presence in more than 100 countries worldwide. The company's website
can be accessed at www.dresser.com.
About Dresser Wayne
Dresser Wayne, headquartered in Austin, Texas, is one of the largest
business units of Dresser, Inc., and is an industry pioneer for the retail
fueling industry. Among its innovations, Dresser Wayne was the first to
introduce self-service consoles and fuel blending dispensers to service
stations, in-pump card readers and cash acceptors, in-pump radio frequency
identification payment systems and dispenser-mounted touch screen payment/communication
systems. In addition, Dresser Wayne designs and markets software systems
that enable its retail fueling customers to manage the convenience store
aspects of their businesses more efficiently, including inventory control,
price book management, labor management and site administration. The Dresser
Wayne website is www.dresserwayne.com.
iX, iSense and iDPOS are trademarks of Dresser, Inc. Ovation is a registered
trademark of Dresser, Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
Alpine is a registered trademark of Alpine Electronics, Inc.
For More Information:
Jamie Smethie
Direct: 512-238-3516 /Cell: 512-626-3601
Jamie.smethie@wayne.com
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