OnStar's cellular system was analog at first, then progressed to analog/digital-ready. Early OnStar consoles came with a handset the hands-free, three-button console became standard in 2001. GM introduced the service in 1996 as an option on some Cadillac models. OnStar began as location-based technology developed by a team at ExtremeBlue, an IBM internship program for graduate students in software development and business administration. Next, we'll learn about the technology behind OnStar. An additional 1 million 2007 GM models will include Turn by Turn, and by 2010, it will be a standard service on all cars equipped with OnStar. In February 2006, OnStar announced plans to incorporate a real-time driving navigation system, called Turn by Turn, in select Buick and Cadillac models. GM plans to make OnStar a standard feature on all of its 2007 vehicles. Some models come standard with OnStar, while others include OnStar as part of an add-on "safety" package. OnStar is available on more than 50 models of GM brands, including Chevrolet, Pontiac, GMC, Buick, Saturn and Hummer as well as other manufacturers such as Audi®, Isuzu® and Volkswagen®. Once you purchase the car, all you have to do is press the blue "OnStar" button on the console to subscribe to one of the service plans. The cost of OnStar depends on the make and model of the car. The only way to get OnStar is to buy a car that already has the system installed. The red button with the cross on it is for emergencies, and the phone or "white dot" button allows you to make phone calls just as if you were using a cell phone. The blue OnStar button allows you to contact a live or virtual advisor. They can include safety, communication, vehicle diagnostic and entertainment features.Ĭars equipped with OnStar have a small panel located in the rearview mirror, the dashboard or an overhead console, depending on the model. Today telematics often describes vehicle systems that combine GPS and cellular technologies with onboard electronics. The word telematics is a combination of telecommunication and informatics: a telematics service is one that provides information to a mobile source, like a cell phone, PDA or car. Most people still associate OnStar with emergencies, but today's OnStar offers a host of services, from helping you find a good local restaurant to giving you the latest stock quotes. If you're in an accident, your car can "tell" OnStar without you having to do a thing. The advisor can pinpoint your exact location and relay your problem to emergency services. Instead of trying to find your cell phone, you push a button on a console and are instantly connected with an OnStar advisor. General Motors began offering OnStar in 1996 as an automotive safety tool - a way for people to get help easily and quickly in an emergency.
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