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NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGIES UNVEILS REAL-TIME TRAFFIC SOLUTION
Traffic Solution Demonstration Provides In-Vehicle Incident and Traffic Flow Information on Chicago's Major Roadways
Chicago, IL - October 14, 2002 -Navigation Technologies, a leading provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation, Internet/wireless applications and business solutions today announced that it will demonstrate its real-time traffic solution which provides in-vehicle incident and traffic flow information for Chicago's major roadways. The traffic demonstration and solution was initiated by Navigation Technologies and leverages numerous industry partners for content, delivery and in-vehicle systems. The solution will be demonstrated at the 9th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), a global conference and exhibition on transportation technology, taking place in Chicago's Lakeside Center at McCormick Place, October 14-17, 2002.
Navigation Technologies' approach creates an inclusive platform for the aggregation of multiple sources of traffic information from incident and flow to weather and events. The information is combined and merged with NAVTECH® map data through a data fusion process and then delivered to the in-vehicle navigation system through a wireless signal. The solution delivers real-time congestion, incident and road condition information directly to the driver, enabling informed routing decisions.
"We see ourselves acting as a catalyst for a dynamic in-vehicle traffic solution that brings together numerous industry leaders," said John MacLeod, Executive Vice President, North America and World Markets at Navigation Technologies. "Based on our experience in Europe and Japan, we believe that traffic information will increase daily use of navigation and enhance consumer satisfaction."
Navigation Technologies collaborated with numerous industry leaders to make the demonstration and solution a reality. Navigation Technologies and TrafficCast infuse and interpret the data, XM Satellite Radio delivers that data nationwide via satellite and Alpine Electronics of America and Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. provide the navigation systems that bring the solution to life inside the vehicle. Additionally, Nissan North America provided an Infiniti QX4 for the demonstration.
Attendees of the show will have the opportunity to experience the live traffic demonstration by literally driving the roads of Chicago. Participants will experience one of three routes, each originating from McCormick Place, and will see real-time traffic and incident data on the navigation system in the form of icons (construction, accidents and road closures), color-coded streets and/or text information.
"Each of the world class companies we've partnered with provide a unique expertise in their respective arenas," said Chris Page, Product Manager - Traffic, at Navigation Technologies. "This solution is designed specifically for telematics applications. The open architecture allows us to incorporate the highest quality traffic information collected from numerous sources and is expandable as new technology and information become available."
About TrafficCast
TrafficCast (www.trafficcast.com) is the only firm that generates personalized, route-specific real-time and predictive traffic and travel time information for the entire United States. The firm provides current and predicted travel times for more than 400,000 miles coast to coast including Interstate highways, other expressways, and major arterials. By fusing historic traffic patterns, "live" traffic information, weather forecasts, construction and event schedules with accident reports, TrafficCast provides value today, but also has laid the foundation for tomorrow's business in telematics, routing and dispatching, and other location-based consumer and commercial services.
About XM Satellite Radio
XM is transforming radio, an industry that has seen little technological change since FM, almost 40 years ago. XM's programming lineup features 101 coast-to-coast digital channels: 70 music channels, many of them commercial-free, from hip hop to opera, classical to country, bluegrass to blues; and 31 channels of sports, talk, children's and entertainment. XM was named 2001 "Product of the Year" by Fortune, an "Invention of the Year" by Time, won Popular Science's 2001 "Best of What's New" Grand Award in the electronics category, and received a coveted "A" rating from Entertainment Weekly. General Motors recently began selling factory-installed XM radios across 25 different 2003 models. XM is also available on select new vehicles from Honda, Acura, Infiniti, Nissan and Isuzu. XM radios are available at major electronics retailers nationwide. Leading manufacturers such as Sony, Alpine, Pioneer, Delphi and Audiovox offer a broad array of XM radios that easily enable any existing car stereo system. XM's strategic investors include America's leading car, radio and satellite TV companies -- General Motors, American Honda Motor Co. Inc., Clear Channel Communications and DIRECTV. For more information, please visit XM's web site: http://www.xmradio.com.
About Alpine Electronics of America
Alpine Electronics is the world's leading mobile electronics system supplier. Alpine specializes in an integrated platform concept for mobile multimedia with premium components for digital audio/video media playback, digital broadcast reception, security and satellite linked navigation. With research and development facilities in Asia, Europe and the U.S., Alpine is the global leader for in-vehicle navigation systems in Japan, North America and Europe for both after-market and OEM factory installations. Alpine Electronics is a consolidated subsidiary of Alps Electric Co., Ltd., one of the world's premier manufacturers of electronic components for computer, communications and car electronics equipment. Alpine is the Alps Group's specialized supplier of high quality mobile electronics systems. Visit Alpine at www.alpine.com to learn more about mobile multimedia excellence or www.alpine-usa.com to find the closest dealer.
About Pioneer
Pioneer's Mobile Entertainment Division is the leading manufacturer of audio, video and information products for in-car use. Its focus is on the development of new digital technologies including visual/audio, navigation, and satellite radio, while maintaining its strong heritage in products for car audio enthusiasts and competitors. The company markets its products under the Pioneer and Premier brand names. When purchased from an authorized dealer, consumers receive a limited warranty for one year with Pioneer products and two years for Premier products.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif., and its U.S. Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com. Its parent company, Pioneer Corporation, is a leader in optical disc technology and a preeminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video, computer and cable television equipment for the home, car and business markets. Pioneer Corporation focuses on four core business domains including DVD, display technologies, Digital Network Entertainment and components. Founded in 1938 in Tokyo, Pioneer Corporation and its affiliates employ more than 31,000 people worldwide. Its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: PIO).
About Navigation Technologies
Navigation Technologies creates the digital maps that power navigation and location-based services around the world. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and is privately held. The company's 1,200 employees are in over 100 offices in 18 countries. For more information, visit www.navtech.com.
NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGIES AND ITIS AGREE TO TRAFFIC SOLUTION EXPLORATION |
Navigation Technologies Spearheads North American In-Vehicle Traffic Solution
Chicago, IL October 15, 2002 -- Navigation Technologies, a leading provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation, Internet/wireless applications and business solutions, and ITIS, a leading provider of traffic and travel information, today announced their agreement to explore including ITIS traffic flow information in Navigation Technologies' recently announced traffic solution.
The two companies plan to work together to fuse Navigation Technologies' NAVTECH map data with ITIS' Floating Vehicle Data (FVD?) process which collects, analyzes and forecasts travel times using speed and location data from probe vehicles. Probe data is compiled primarily from fleet vehicles operating on strategic roadways. ITIS and Navigation Technologies expect to begin deploying probe vehicles in North America in 2003.
Navigation Technologies is spearheading a traffic solution that leverages the expertise of numerous industry partners to assist drivers by delivering real-time congestion, incident and road condition information directly to in-vehicle navigation systems.
The Navigation Technologies solution will provide traffic information collected from numerous sources; combined and merged with NAVTECH map data through a data fusion process. Traffic information is then delivered to the in-vehicle navigation system through a wireless signal allowing drivers to make informed routing decisions.
"We are pleased to be working with the world's best map data provider. We're confident that Navigation Technologies' NAVTECH maps combined with our Floating Vehicle Data will add an important element to the North American traffic solution," said Stuart Marks, Chief Executive, ITIS.
"Flow data is a critical component to supporting advanced traffic and navigation applications. ITIS has successfully deployed FVD? in the United Kingdom and we?re excited to play a part in introducing their technology to North America," said John MacLeod, Executive Vice President, North American and World Markets, Navigation Technologies Corporation.
NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGIES AND MOBILITY TECHNOLOGIES AGREE TO TRAFFIC SOLUTION EXPLORATION |
Navigation Technologies Spearheads North American Traffic Solution
Chicago, IL October 15, 2002 -- Navigation Technologies, a leading provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation, Internet/wireless applications and business solutions, and Mobility Technologies, a traffic industry leader, today announced their agreement to explore combining Mobility Technologies' traffic incident and flow information with Navigation Technologies' NAVTECH map data as part of a real-time traffic solution.
Navigation Technologies is spearheading a traffic solution that leverages the expertise of numerous industry partners to assist drivers by delivering real-time congestion, incident and road condition information directly to in-vehicle navigation systems.
"We look forward to partnering with Navigation Technologies to meet the needs of the emerging telematics industry. Our goal is to bring critical information we're collecting and processing in major markets directly to drivers in their cars so they can make informed decisions," said David L. Jannetta, President of Mobility Technologies.
The Navigation Technologies solution will provide traffic information collected from numerous sources; combined and merged with NAVTECH map data through a data fusion process. Traffic information will then be delivered to the in-vehicle navigation system through a wireless signal allowing drivers to make informed routing decisions. A demonstration of the traffic solution has been unveiled at Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) World Congress in Chicago being held at McCormick Place from October 14-17.
"Mobility has proven its ability to deliver high quality traffic information to the marketplace. We are excited about linking live traffic data with dynamic navigation," said John MacLeod, Executive Vice President, North American and World Markets, Navigation Technologies Corporation.
About Mobility Technologies
Mobility Technologies provides traffic and transportation security information products and services. Mobility, through its distinctive Traffic Pulse collection and processing technologies, supplies highly differentiated information products and services to a customer base that includes over 100 radio and TV stations (through its Traffic Pulse Networks SM group) commercial fleets, wireless carriers, consumers and government agencies. In partnership with USDOT, Mobility is deploying a traffic data collection and processing infrastructure in major markets to provide traffic congestion information via broadcast, Web and telephone delivery. | |
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