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Visteon Electronics Experts Examine Digital Mobility and Beyond at Convergence 2004 VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC) automotive electronics experts will discuss topics ranging from three-dimensional audio and software to human systems engineering and market and business model challenges at Convergence 2004 Oct. 18-20 at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) Visteon's innovative approach to electronics and focus on automotive electronics have resulted in such key industry innovations as MACH(R) VoiceLink, premium branded audio, portable/multi-purpose family entertainment systems, and the first original equipment manufacturer-integrated radio developed with HD Radio(TM) technology. In addition, Visteon's electronics expertise has bolstered advancements in fuel economy and helped the industry develop standards for integrating the knowledge of driver and passenger behavior and physical presence in automotive engineering. "We are proud of our contributions to the automotive electronics industry and continue to invest in the rapid delivery of consumer-focused electronics, advanced electronics that power the vehicle and control the engine and interior temperature, and the engineering considerations to accommodate people that ultimately impact design and performance," said Martin Thoone, Visteon's director of electronics. "It's innovative approaches, unique technology and reliable, durable systems that enhance the vehicles of today and tomorrow." Visteon's participation at Convergence 2004 includes four presentations discussing vehicle electronics, digital mobility, and processes to ensure access and acceptance. The presentations are: Monday, Oct. 18 - Mobile Entertainment - (2-5 p.m.) Room 02-33 * Aligning Three-Dimensional Acoustic Entertainment Visteon's Henry Blind, audio acoustics, Technical Fellow, will discuss three-dimensional acoustic entertainment and the value of more realistic music reproduction, the experience and the technology that brought this capability from the theater and home to the vehicle. Blind will discuss the market and technical potential for automotive applications of three-dimensional sound, technical challenges and considerations, media choices, distribution considerations and a look toward the future. Tuesday, Oct. 19 - User Interface Challenges Amid the Increasing Complexity of Automotive Interiors - (9 a.m. - Noon) Room O3-45 * Aligning Human-System Integration and Systems Engineering Visteon's Scott Dittman, human factors engineer, and Arthur Gajewski, manager, Body & Security and Drive information Systems Requirements Management, will discuss the ongoing challenge for automotive product development teams to understand and include Human System Integration (HSI) processes. They describe an overlay approach, using an accepted systems engineering process description known as the N-Squared chart which outlines expected HSI inputs and outputs to streamline the effectiveness of HSI and the product development process. * Systems Architecture: Software - (2-5 p.m.) Room O2-33 Visteon's Peter Abowd, software architectures, Technical Fellow, and General Motors' Gary Rushton will discuss the advantages of an in-vehicle software and system architecture that effectively separates the human-machine interface (HMI). The impact on interior harmony, system and cross-carline costs. In addition, the presentation will include a comprehensive set of processes and tools for achieving a successful architectural design. Wednesday, Oct. 20 - Balancing Mobility Features w/Cost & Quality - (9 a.m. - Noon) Room W2-60 * Communicating Outside the Box Visteon's Bernie Malonson, product marketing manager, emerging entertainment and telematics and T.C. Wingrove, product research manager, will discuss and dimension many of the structural constraints of existing automotive business models for electronics and multimedia features and in- vehicle content access. The discussion will include the impact and possible alternatives for implementation of connectivity and non-embedded mobile electronic devices such as MP3 players, Personal Video Players (PVP's), Personal Digital Assistants (PDA's) and Hand-Held GPS units. Visteon Corporation is a leading full-service supplier that delivers consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers worldwide and through multiple channels within the global automotive aftermarket. Visteon has about 72,000 employees and a global delivery system of more than 200 technical, manufacturing, sales, and service facilities located in 25 countries. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO DATASOURCE: Visteon Corporation CONTACT: Liane Bilicki, +1-313-755-2916, , or Melinda Czarnecki, +1-313-755-5448, , both of Visteon Corporation Web site: http://www.visteon.com/

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