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Articles tagged with: Location Based Services
Samsung Electronics Selects Tele Atlas for Digital Maps and Location Content
Digital mapping and navigation service provider, Tele Atlas has inked a deal with Samsung to embed its Tele Atlas maps into Samung GPS-enabled mobile phones. more
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The GLONASS of Tomorrow Will Not Solve All The Positioning Problems of Today
Billions of dollars are going to be spent improving and launching different GNSS systems over the next 5 years. However, some of the positioning shortcomings can be addressed by alternative location technology costing just a few dollars. more
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Devices locate kids, parents find peace of mind
With a computer or cell phone and an electronic tracking device, you can locate a missing pet, follow the path of a stolen car, find a skier buried in an avalanche and rescue a hiker lost in the woods. more
GPS Resolution Improved to 2 Metres Within Europe
The launch of a new network of ground and space based systems has improved the accuracy of GPS systems within the European Union to around 2 meters, compared to conventional accuracy levels of around 20 metres. more
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Andrew Asks Court to Clear New Technology in Patent Case
Antennas vendor, Andrew has filed a complaint in the US District Court in Delaware seeking a declaratory judgment that its new multiple range estimation location (MREL) system for locating mobile devices does not infringe an existing US patent held by TruePosition. more
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NAVTEQ Traffic Announces Integration of Nokia GPS Data
Digital mapping provider, NAVTEQ has announced that GPS data from Nokia handsets is now being integrated into its Traffic branded products in Europe and North America. more
Global LBS Revenues to Reach $2.6 Billion in 2009
ABI Research expects Location Based Services revenues to grow at 156% from $1.7 billion in 2008 to $2.6 billion in 2009. By 2014 global LBS revenues will have surpassed $14 billion. more
Cash-strapped states raid 911 funds
More than $200 million collected from cell phone users for upgrades to the 911 system has been diverted in the last two years to plug state budget holes, keep campaign promises and, in at least one case, buy police uniforms, an Associated Press analysis has found. more
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Russians Willing to Pay Most for Smartphone-based Navigation and Telematics
The nascent Russian navigation and telematics market is witnessing a reversal of trends, with global positioning system (GPS)-enabled smartphone technology gaining ground over traditional portable navigation devices (PND). In 2009, the smartphone-based navigation market already exceeded 350,000 units sold in Russia, while the PND market failed to register even half that amount. more
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Vodafone Selects Tele Atlas to Power Location-Based Applications
Vodafone has agreed to standardise its location based services on Tele Atlas digital maps and location-based content across its global footprint. Through the agreement, Tele Atlas and Vodafone will collaborate to enable powerful LBS, routing and mapping applications for mobile users around the world. more
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