Ford's Janine Bay said: "Code-Alarm is committed to developing new and innovative products. We are pleased that this agreement will allow Ford customers the option to choose safety and convenience features. It also allows Ford to be first to market with a product that will surprise and delight our customers." Bay is the managing director of global vehicle personalization in the automotive consumer services group of Ford Motor Company.
PowerCode's "plug and play" technology brings comfort, convenience and security to vehicle owners. It offers a main controller module, which runs interchangeable software cartridges that allow drivers to start their vehicles from the comfort of their home or office, open sliding minivan doors when they're struggling with an armload of groceries or defrost their rear window — all with the touch of a key fob. Code-Alarm's initial menu of options for PowerCode includes more than 100 comfort, convenience and security features that can be combined to customize the vehicle to the driver's specifications.
Code-Alarm engineers have developed a proprietary software language that allows the Company to bring new feature sets to market in less than half the time of traditional products. PowerCode Technology's software-based format makes upgrading convenient and cost effective through Ford's dealer network. Once the main controller module is installed in the vehicle, consumers can add features by purchasing additional software cartridges.