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New Product Enhancement Now Available to NAVTEQ Customers Licensing NAVTEQ
Maps of Europe and North America
CHICAGO, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of
digital map data for in-vehicle navigation, Internet/wireless, business and
government solutions, has enhanced NAVTEQ(TM) maps of North America and Europe
with elevation contours: graphics that appear on navigation systems' map
displays indicating variations in geography along a driver's route.
Elevation contours highlight changes in the elevation and landscape
relevant to a driver's individual route. Being able to note changes in
geographic formations and land configuration helps drivers orient themselves,
particularly when they are traveling along unfamiliar roadways. For example,
drivers traveling to the Courchevel ski area in the French Alps could track
elevation changes and geographic landmarks, bringing another facet of reality
to their navigation experience.
This product enhancement also captures the elevation of landscapes above
mean sea level, in meters or feet, at multiple altitude points. Elevation
contours are available in Geographic Data (GDF) 3.0 and Standard Interchange
Format (SIF+) free of charge to NAVTEQ customers licensing NAVTEQ maps of
Europe and North America.
"The map display represents a critical way consumers interface with their
navigation systems so our customers know this is an important way they can
differentiate their product. Enhancing our maps with additional data layers
like elevation contours is another way we are working to add value for our
customers," says John MacLeod, NAVTEQ's Executive Vice President - Global
Marketing & Strategy.
About NAVTEQ
NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for
automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices and Internet-based
mapping applications. 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 1,400
employees located in over 100 offices in 20 countries.
NAVTEQ is a trademark in the U.S. and other countries.
This document may include certain "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to our plans,
objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this
report that are not historical facts as well as statements identified by words
such as "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "seeks",
"estimates" or words of similar meaning. These statements are based on our
current beliefs or expectations and are inherently subject to significant
uncertainties and changes in circumstances, many of which are beyond our
control. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to
changes in global political, economic, business, competitive, market and
regulatory factors.
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Maps of Europe and North America
CHICAGO, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of
digital map data for in-vehicle navigation, Internet/wireless, business and
government solutions, has enhanced NAVTEQ(TM) maps of North America and Europe
with elevation contours: graphics that appear on navigation systems' map
displays indicating variations in geography along a driver's route.
Elevation contours highlight changes in the elevation and landscape
relevant to a driver's individual route. Being able to note changes in
geographic formations and land configuration helps drivers orient themselves,
particularly when they are traveling along unfamiliar roadways. For example,
drivers traveling to the Courchevel ski area in the French Alps could track
elevation changes and geographic landmarks, bringing another facet of reality
to their navigation experience.
This product enhancement also captures the elevation of landscapes above
mean sea level, in meters or feet, at multiple altitude points. Elevation
contours are available in Geographic Data (GDF) 3.0 and Standard Interchange
Format (SIF+) free of charge to NAVTEQ customers licensing NAVTEQ maps of
Europe and North America.
"The map display represents a critical way consumers interface with their
navigation systems so our customers know this is an important way they can
differentiate their product. Enhancing our maps with additional data layers
like elevation contours is another way we are working to add value for our
customers," says John MacLeod, NAVTEQ's Executive Vice President - Global
Marketing & Strategy.
About NAVTEQ
NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for
automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices and Internet-based
mapping applications. 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 1,400
employees located in over 100 offices in 20 countries.
NAVTEQ is a trademark in the U.S. and other countries.
This document may include certain "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to our plans,
objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this
report that are not historical facts as well as statements identified by words
such as "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "seeks",
"estimates" or words of similar meaning. These statements are based on our
current beliefs or expectations and are inherently subject to significant
uncertainties and changes in circumstances, many of which are beyond our
control. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to
changes in global political, economic, business, competitive, market and
regulatory factors.
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