Cellport Today
Long-committed to wireless device connectivity, Cellport's historic focus has been to design and develop system technology which connects wireless phones and services with vehicle resources to create a new class of product opportunities.
With 3G wireless phones now providing voice, music, video, pictures, mobile TV, navigation, texting and calendar/contact applications, Cellport's technologies are now applicable in home, office, hand-held and automotive environments.
Worldwide, Cellport's Handset Connectivity System technology supports many types of hand-held wireless devices such as 3G phones, PDAs, iPods and other products by providing power, charging, audio/video connectivity and consumer-friendly docking interface systems.
Additionally, the company's Mobile Network Technology portfolio paved the way for a variety of Internet-connected vehicle systems such as GM's OnStar and BMW's Assist along with a variety of hands-free and navigation applications for commercial fleets.
Today, Cellport is developing a broader range of consumer, business and industrial applications for its uniquely efficient connectivity platforms. These insights and expertise will allow a variety of richly-featured devices to extend their capabilities and usefulness to home, office, hand-held and vehicle situations.
Cellport actively licenses its intellectual property and technologies to companies in North America, Europe and Asia. Current licensees include Continental AG, Harman Becker, Motorola, Peiker Acoustic, Paragon AG, RayTel and Con-X. Cellport intellectual property is used in Audi, Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, VW, Opel and OnStar-equipped vehicles.
The Company
Cellport Systems was founded in 1993 to develop a patented concept for universal hands-free adaptors (car-kits) for portable cell phones. With cellular industry financing Cellport proceeded to design, develop, and manufacture its universal car kits.
Continuing to invest in connectivity architectures and technologies, Cellport Systems broadened its efforts to include vehicle telematics and digital data integration with vehicle as well as other consumer systems. In 1997 Mercedes Benz used Cellport technology to demonstrate the first vehicle as a node on the Internet. These pioneering efforts have resulted in an impressive patent portfolio as well as significant understanding of vehicle networking systems.
Recently Cellport has decided to focus on licensing its portfolio while further developing its technologies, leaving hardware development to its licensees. This has been a successful strategy and has enabled many global Tier-One suppliers as well as consumers to benefit from Cellport technologies.
Cellport is now developing next generation wireless connectivity solutions which will provide a future-proof architecture and advanced features for 3G wireless phones.
Cellport History

