A New Way to View Directions in the Car: Garmin® Launches Its Portable Head-up Display (HUD) of APAC Region Firstly in Korea

Garmin Corporation, a unit of Garmin Ltd., the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced the first portable head-up display product to be launched in Korea firstly among APAC region.

Following the enthusiastic response by the majority of users of Garmin HUD in Americas and Europe, many automotive users constantly concern when Garmin HUD will be launched in APAC. In order not to disappoint the expectations of the fans, Garmin HUD Asia Pacific's first launch is now in Korea.

HUD is an innovative new way of viewing navigation information in the car, projecting crisp and bright directions onto a transparent film on the windshield or an attached reflector lens. By providing comprehensive road guidance at a glance and right within the driver’s line of sight, HUD can help increase safety and reduce driver distraction. HUD receives navigation information from a Bluetooth-enabled Smartphone running a Navigation App.

“HUD redefines the navigation experience by allowing drivers to find their way without taking their eyes off the road, and secure the safety when driving” said Tony An, Garmin Sales & Marketing Director of APAC. “With the high smartphone utilization, when multiple functions working on smartphone like in-coming call, navigation app can still run on the back ground and display the information onto HUD,” Tony said.

Navigation Head-up display

HUD offers more navigation details than other portable head-up displays, yet presents them in a simplified way that doesn’t divert the driver’s attention from the road. The directions are easy to follow and allow drivers to navigate even the most challenging interchanges and traffic situations with ease. HUD displays turn arrows, distance to the next turn, current speed and speed limit, as well as estimated time of arrival. It even lets drivers know and alerts them when they exceed the speed limit. HUD also warns users of potential traffic delays and upcoming safety camera locations. The crisp display automatically adjusts the brightness level so projections are clearly visible in direct sunlight or at night.

Korea Navigation App and Mobile Information Support

Complementing the visual display, spoken turn-by-turn directions are provided simultaneously by a compatible T-map or Olleh Navi app, either through the Smartphone speaker or a Bluetooth-connected car stereo. Music streamed to the car stereo from the Smartphone will automatically fade out for turn-by-turn voice prompts. HUD can also display different sign that make driver know the in-coming calls(C), SMS(M), and KaKao talks(K). When no destination set in navigation app, HUD displays simple and useful information of current speed and time.

Easy to Set up and Support charge the Smartphone

HUD is easy to set up. Users can choose transparent film, or on to the included reflector lens that attaches directly to HUD. Pairing wirelessly with a compatible Bluetooth®-enabled Smartphone phone. An integrated USB port on the vehicle power/adapter cable makes it easy to charge the Smartphone while driving.

About Garmin Corporation

Garmin Corporation, is a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.