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Anthony Fontanelle
December 5, 2007
The automobile has been changing for decades now. As technology advances, so does the number of advanced features used on automobiles. Today's vehicles are now equipped with technologically advanced features designed to make new vehicles safer and easier to drive compared to the vehicles of yesteryears. And just recently, another breakthrough was made in connection with automotive technologies.
Columbus Geographic System Ltd. announced recently that they are in the process of developing a first-in-the-world technology. This particular navigation system will display not only urban maps but also off-road maps too without the consumer having to choose a different software or memory card. When launched in the market, it is expected to be well-received by consumers who have been educated on the benefits of a good navigation system.
Navigation systems are software designed specifically to give drivers different information that they might need while driving through unfamiliar streets. These systems can pinpoint the location of their vehicles and can also show the traffic situation on the road ahead making it easy for drivers to plot their course to avoid traffic-congested roads. All these systems rely on satellite Global Positioning System or GPS to operate effectively.
Today, there are two broad categories when it comes to navigation systems. These are urban and off-road. Urban navigation systems are those displaying data like street banes, city names and are called based on vectors. Off-road maps on the other hand are essentially scanned maps.
Columbus' navigation system being developed put a lot of focus on the off-road driving environment. But this navigation system called the Ranger will not only display off-road maps but also urban maps. According to the company, aerial maps will be provided by the software to the driver to guide him or her through urban or off-road environments. The company is expecting to have the new software ready by the first quarter of 2008. No price is set yet for the navigation system but it will certainly cost more than an Acura CL A/C receiver drier.
Columbus CEO Tsvika Freidman had this to say: "We are developing a first-of-its-kind navigation solution that covers all environments. There is strong market demand in the US and Europe for navigation systems, particularly in vehicles. Our new solution will mean that travelers can easily benefit from GPS navigation using a single software application. We will continue to maintain our technological lead in the market through first-class product development such as this."
Source: Amazines.com