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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
NAVTEQ Announces Advanced Technology Demonstrations at ITS World Congress
CHICAGO, Oct. 6 -- NAVTEQ (NYSE: NVT), a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, will be showcasing the expansive capabilities of its digital maps at the upcoming 12th Annual World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) taking place November 6 - 10 in San Francisco, CA. NAVTEQ is leading and enabling the development of a wide variety of intelligent transportation technology demonstrations at the show.
Demonstrations powered by NAVTEQ(R) maps include:
Forward Collision Warning for Public Transport Vehicles: audio-visual
warning by the vehicle to the driver that an approaching intersection
is blocked;
Curve Speed Warning: communication by the car to the driver that the
driver is approaching a curve and should respond accordingly;
Enhanced 511: Automated travel information via phone service
augmenting the existing bay area 511 service with additional content
functionality;
Map Enabled Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (VII): enables the road
infrastructure to communicate directly to the vehicle, and the vehicle
to communicate directly with the infrastructure, with information such
as congestion, weather, etc.; and
Wireless Map Replacements: automatic, wireless download of map data
from remote sites to in-vehicle navigation systems.
"The ITS demonstrations represent the culmination of years of investment in advanced technologies that are essential for enhancing traveler efficiency and reducing traffic congestion. We are pleased to showcase innovative solutions for an industry that demands continual evolution to meet customer needs. NAVTEQ's leadership and technical contribution has been essential because of the need for sophisticated and reliable digital road maps," commented Neil Schuster, President - Intelligent Transportation Society of America.
"NAVTEQ and ITS continue to launch new concepts for future commercialization. We are thrilled that at this year's conference, we will be showcasing one of the first demonstrations of VII. These demonstrations are further evidence of our emphasis on meeting the needs of the industry by developing new map-driven technologies," stated John MacLeod, Executive Vice President - Global Marketing and Strategy, NAVTEQ.
"Working with NAVTEQ and other companies over the last two years as a part of the 2005 ITS World Congress, Caltrans reaffirms its mission to improve mobility across California. ITS technologies are the future in mobility, of people, goods and services. NAVTEQ is one of the leaders in the ITS field. NAVTEQ has contributed its leadership and technical expertise in helping Caltrans showcase various collaborative efforts for the upcoming ITS World Congress event," commented Srikanth Balasubramanian, Caltrans Program Manager for the 2005 ITS World Congress.
About NAVTEQ
NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions. NAVTEQ creates the digital maps and map content that power navigation and location-based services solutions around the world. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 1,600 employees located in 122 offices in 21 countries.
NAVTEQ is a trademark in the U.S. and other countries.
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