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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Guidepoint(TM) Lets Drivers Track Their Car Via Cell Phone
PONTIAC, Mich., Oct. 27 -- Guidepoint(TM) today launched a
new service that lets drivers track and control their vehicles with a cell
phone, BlackBerry(R) or other Web-enabled wireless device.
The Pontiac, Mich.-based telematics supplier said it has created a
wireless access protocol (WAP) version of Guidepoint(TM) that allows
subscribers to track their vehicle, unlock doors, start the engine and honk
the horn with a wireless device or cell phone. The new service, which is
standard with several of Guidepoint's annual service plans, allows users to
log onto the Guidepoint website (http://www.guidepointsystems.com ) to access
the services with the push of a button. The vehicle tracking service displays
a map pinpointing the vehicle location, as well as a text readout of the
street address where the vehicle is located.
"We developed the WAP functionality to give our subscribers more choices,"
CEO Rand Mueller said. "Now, Guidepoint users can track and control their
vehicles over the Web with a PC, laptop, cell phone, mobile device or by
simply calling our 24/7/365 response center and speaking to a Guidepoint
Personal Assistant."
Guidepoint is a stolen vehicle recovery, driver safety and convenience
product sold through finance departments at more than 500 new-car dealerships
throughout the United States and Mexico. Developed with Cingular(R) and other
industry leaders, Guidepoint's digital technology operates on the Cingular(R)
Wireless GSM(TM)/GPRS/EDGE network in the U.S. and internationally through
roaming agreements.
"The addition of WAP and our recent move to digital reflect our drive to
deliver value innovation to customers. Our goal is not to create bleeding
edge technology. Instead, we are focused on aligning innovation with utility,
price and costs to deliver a unique experience," Mueller said.
ABOUT GUIDEPOINT(TM): Guidepoint integrates GPS satellites, wireless
technology, the Web and 24/7/365 response centers to help make driving safer,
smarter and easier for drivers throughout North America and Mexico. Drivers
can access a variety of helpful services including stolen vehicle recovery,
emergency assistance, driving directions and vehicle tracking at the touch of
a button or by calling 1-877-GPS-FIND anytime day or night. Owned and
operated by Pontiac, Mich.-based GPSi, LLC, Guidepoint is sold at new-car
dealerships nationwide. Visit http://www.guidepointsystems.com for
information.
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