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Huh? SYNC can help you manage chronic illness?

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Yes, believe it or not, SYNC will be able help you manage your chronic illness.

As Americans take a more active role in managing their health and well-being, Ford researchers are taking a leading role in developing a series of health and wellness in-car connectivity solutions designed to empower people with self-help information while they drive.

Leveraging Ford SYNC® and its ability to connect devices via Bluetooth, access cloud-based Internet services and control smartphone apps, Ford is taking charge in this automotive whitespace area, developing industry-first voice-controlled in-car connections to an array of health aids from glucose monitoring devices, diabetes management services, asthma management tools and Web-based allergen alert solutions.

“Ford SYNC is well known in the industry and with consumers as a successful in-car infotainment system, but we want to broaden the paradigm, transforming SYNC into a tool that can help improve people’s lives as well as the driving experience,” said Paul Mascarenas, chief technology officer and vice president, Ford Research and Innovation.

Some of the ways it can bring health and wellness connectivity into the car right now are:

  • Device connectivity via Bluetooth – Leveraging Bluetooth, medical devices can be connected to the car to share information through SYNC, just like a driver connects and accesses his or her cellphone and address book by voice control
  • Cloud-based services – Ford created an off-board network of location-based traffic, directions and information providers that drivers can simply access via their cellphone. Known as SYNC Services, new services such as medical services can be easily added through this plug-and-play voice-controlled capability
  • AppLink – Ford’s latest SYNC innovation allows smartphone apps to be accessed by drivers via voice control. The SYNC application programming interface (API) allows app developers to enable their apps to communicate through SYNC, delivering a smarter way for drivers to manage apps while driving
Ongoing,  Ford is working to add Glucose monitoring, Allergy alerts and is working on a partnership with WellDoc, a recognized leader in emerging field of mHealth integrated services.
For the complete press release click here .  Stay tuned here and check into Waldorf Ford for the latest in Ford Technology information.  Waldorf Ford is located on Route 301 North in Waldorf, Maryland, just 15 minutes south of Washington D.C.

Waldorf Ford Events

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Well, it looks like spring has finally sprung here in Southern Maryland.  The weather is getting warmer and the events in the region are starting to roll.  Here at Waldorf Ford, we already have events planned and are adding more all of the time.  Here are the events planned so far:

May 7th:  Cars and Coffee with Southern Maryland Mustang Club.  This is an all Ford “Cruise In” here at Waldorf Ford.  Come join us from 10 am to 1 pm for fun, food and friendship.  Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.  Any donations received that day will benefit Health Partners Inc of Waldorf.  Health Partners Inc is a non-profit organization that provides free health services t o members of Charles County that do not have health insurance and who cannot afford to pay for health care on their own.

June 4th:  Susan G Komen Global Race for a Cure, Washington D.C.  In 2008, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, with well over one million participants since 2005.  The Komen Race for the Cure Series raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.  For more information or to register, please contact: Phone: 703-416-RACE  Email: info@globalraceforthecure.org

June 11th is our annual Customer Appreciation Day.  The day is filled with fun things for the kids to do and as in past years, DNA Lifeprint will be here with Children ID kits endorsed by John Walsh.  Join us for food, drinks, games and even karaoke!  Starts at 10 am and ends at 4 pm.

June 26th:  Mid Atlantic Cobra Association June 25th for the MACA 6th Annual Cruise-In. Come join the Mid Atlantic Cobra Association for a great networking opportunity.  All vehicles are welcome, but Cobras and GT500s get priority cruise position after the meet and greet.

If you want to stay up to date with new events as we add them, “like” us at facebook.com/waldorfford, or keep checking back here.