The panels track the satellite regardless of the vehicle's speed and position, maintaining a ''strong, steady signal for clear digital audio and video reception.''
Once the system is hooked up to the auxiliary plug of the vehicle's monitor, Robnett said, it requires no special knowledge, skills or tools to operate. ''Our mantra is to give our users the same kind of service they get in the home,'' he said.
For now, said Robnett, RaySat will depend upon aftermarket providers such as AudioVox to sell its satellite TV and WiFi systems to consumers, with financing provided.
But Robnett is also working hard to get the car companies to make RaySat's systems available as options on new models. This seems like a good idea to some firms, since Cadillac recently showed off a concept limousine with a competing satellite TV system as part of its charms.
While Robnett works to make that happen, RaySat's techno-geeks will be working to shrink the size of the antenna even more, to the point where it can fit inside the roof of some vehicles. At that point, Robnett said, he would expect car companies to sell the service as a full package, the way GM sells in OnStar safety and convenience system now.
RaySat may be quick out of the blocks with this technology, but it's not likely to have the market to itself for long. Some large and capable firms (including Delphi Systems) also see the opportunities in this business.
In point of fact, KVH Industries Inc. has been trying to sell something similar in Canada for some time, but the website refers Canadians from Toronto east to a dealer in Rhode Island for service.
Whoever provides the service, it looks like the ability to have the full TV universe -- in all its wonder and horror -- inside your vehicle is almost upon us.
photo:RaySat
Once the system is hooked up to the auxiliary plug of the vehicle's monitor, Robnett said, it requires no special knowledge, skills or tools to operate. ''Our mantra is to give our users the same kind of service they get in the home,'' he said.
For now, said Robnett, RaySat will depend upon aftermarket providers such as AudioVox to sell its satellite TV and WiFi systems to consumers, with financing provided.
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While Robnett works to make that happen, RaySat's techno-geeks will be working to shrink the size of the antenna even more, to the point where it can fit inside the roof of some vehicles. At that point, Robnett said, he would expect car companies to sell the service as a full package, the way GM sells in OnStar safety and convenience system now.
RaySat may be quick out of the blocks with this technology, but it's not likely to have the market to itself for long. Some large and capable firms (including Delphi Systems) also see the opportunities in this business.
In point of fact, KVH Industries Inc. has been trying to sell something similar in Canada for some time, but the website refers Canadians from Toronto east to a dealer in Rhode Island for service.
Whoever provides the service, it looks like the ability to have the full TV universe -- in all its wonder and horror -- inside your vehicle is almost upon us.
photo:RaySat