INTEL-ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPER
Intel the chipmaker gaint in San Jose (California) produced a super bike The Chopper, a 250 bhp technology-charged dream bike.This dream project has done by Intel collaboration with partners such as Roper Mobile technology, Kontron and Streetdeck, among several others.
Intel commissioned Orange Country Choppers to design and develop this bike.This symbolises several major achievements of Intel in the embedded systems business over the last 30 years and also represents Quad Core processors, with the bike engine having four cylinders.
Not only being a marvel to behold, it also has some exciting features built into it. To start with,instead of keys it has a finger print activated ignition system,rear view cameras for mirrors, GPS system and an automated kickstand.
This super bike contain a personal computer powered by low power consuming Core 2 Duo processors that also handles the entire digital dashboard.
According to Paul Teutel Jr. of Orange County Choppers in the demo literature, “this is different from any other themed motorcycle the company has ever done in that we were able to use Intel’s product to help control and operate the bike. We have never quite done anything like it before.” and The General Manager of Intel Embedded Computing Division, Joe Jensen,said “traditionally most people know about Intel and its processors inside personal computers and servers. It is now 30 years since we played significant role in embedded systems. We are communicating our leadership in this area too.”
The all-digital dashboard with touch screen control replaces traditional dials and all mechanical and entertainment functions are displayed. These include speed and tachometer, turn signals, rear view mirror, audio and video dials.Apart from being a visual delight, it packs a lot of technology into it and demonstrates what is possible.
The built-in PC in the digital dashboard that functions like a laptop. You can use it to surf the Web, mail, write and review reports.
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