"Consumers are constantly interfacing with their smartphones and they expect them to work with almost any product they purchase, especially devices for the in-car environment, " said Ted Cardenas, vice president of marketing for the Car Electronics Division of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

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Obesity, excessive scar tissue from a previous surgery in the same area, disease that is more advanced than anticipated any one of these physiological conditions creates more work and a more difficult environment for the surgeon.

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