Cars equipped with sensors and voice capabilities would talk to you and turn on most features automatically, such as the windshield wipers when it rains. Kodesh showed a video demonstrating that most of these capabilities are possible today. He then asks for the nearest caf . His car, of course, is gracious enough to give him directions. The car also reminds him who's going to be at the 11 a.m. meeting and the topic that will be discussed.
Cell phones do play a part in the movie, but only as a means of communication with the car.
John's cell phone beeps in the middle of his meeting and he receives a text message that his car has been taken outside a parameter specified earlier by John. John is connected every minute of the day, even when arranging his evening plans. The Internet system in the car is completely voice-enabled, which Kodesh said could eliminate the need for legislation prohibiting drivers from using their cell phones. But challenges still loom even with today's sophisticated technology. At the conclusion of his presentation, one audience member asked Kodesh about people with Web-enabled cars who prefer to seek help from people instead of cars, which is possible with services like OnStar .