Arcus Software to Showcase 3D Map of Tokyo at WORLD PC EXPO 2001.Business Editors TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept 18, 2001 Arcus Software, a Finnish high-tech company focused on three-dimensional mapping technology, brings its innovative 3D route instruction products to Japanese market. Arcus Software will showcase its new digital 3D map of central Tokyo, along with VisitGuide and MobileGuide navigation products for Internet and mobile use, at the WORLD PC EXPO A trade show for resellers, corporate managers and technical professionals from CMP Media LLC, a subsidiary of United Business Media. First held in New York in 1983 with 120 exhibitors and 9,600 attendees, the show grew from the personal computer's early years to 550 vendors and more than in Tokyo, Japan, in September 19-22. In a three-dimensional map, the user sees the landscape and nearby buildings from a pedestrian perspective. In route instruction products, an arrow image or a dotted line can be added in order to help guide the user to the right direction. When using a 3D map on a mobile device, the user is able to download additional pictures when moving forward until the destination is reached. "Completing the three-dimensional map of Marunouchi-Otemachi- Yurakucho area of Tokyo is the first step towards the Japanese market. Having demonstrated our competence in the process of building digital 3D models, we are now discussing with Japanese partners about the launch of the VisitGuide and MobileGuide products", said Akif Ali, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Arcus Software. Based on the 3D city modelling technology developed by Arcus Software, VisitGuide is a three-dimensional route instruction product that can be operated on a PC using a regular web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. . VisitGuide is ideal for companies, hotels, restaurants etc. providing their customers with easy- to-use route instructions. Already available in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, the product will be launched in Tokyo in 2002. Bringing the 3D map to end-users just in time, MobileGuide delivers maps upon a request straight onto the screen of the user's mobile phone or handheld PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). device. MobileGuide works e.g. as a means to send route instructions from a subway subway: see rapid transit. subway Underground railway system used to transport passengers within urban and suburban areas. The first subway line, 3. station to one's offices to a customer's wireless device. The map can be received either as a series of still pictures or as a streaming video A one-way video transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play video clips and video broadcasts. Computers in home networks stream video to digital media hubs connected to a home theater. clip. "Three-dimensional visual images help people to understand route instructions more easily than traditional two-dimensional maps. Furthermore, 3D-animation is the optimal user interface for the small- sized phone and mobile device displays, as there simply isn't enough room to show larger two-dimensional maps", Akif Ali continues. Currently, maps are among the most employed Internet content services, with an estimate of 10 million pages of maps being printed out each day by regular business travelers. Arcus Software's MobileGuide delivers maps upon a request straight onto the screen of user's mobile device, thus replacing the need to print out maps beforehand from the Internet. Aiming to establish foothold foot·hold n. 1. A place providing support for the foot in climbing or standing. 2. A firm or secure position that provides a base for further advancement. foothold Noun 1. in Japan through local partners and distributors, Finland-based Arcus Software is a subsidiary of Elisa Communications Group (HEX: ELIAV), a leading Finnish telecommunications operator. Other shareholders include Comptel Corporation (HEX: CTL See control key. 1. CTL - Checkout Test language. 2. CTL - Compiler Target Language. 3. CTL - Computational Tree Logic ), a leading provider of high quality mediation mediation, in law, type of intervention in which the disputing parties accept the offer of a third party to recommend a solution for their controversy. Mediation has long been a part of international law, frequently involving the use of an international commission, devices for telecommunications industry with more than 170 customers on all continents, along with Arcus Software's founders, active management and private investors. About Arcus Software Arcus Software produces 3D maps for web browsers The following is a list of web browsers. Historical Historically important browsers In order of release:
Established in 1996, the company currently employs 25 staff in Helsinki and Kajaani, Finland. Elisa Communications Corporation's (HEX:ELIAV) Research and New Business Ventures business unit and Comptel Plc (HEX:CTL) made a strategic investment in Arcus Software in May 2001, making Arcus a subsidiary of Elisa Communications Corporation. Arcus Software's owners also include its founders, management and other investors. Additional information about Arcus Software: http://www.arcussoft.com, http://www.perille.net 3D map of Helsinki, Finland available in the Internet: http://www.stadi3d.com 3D map of Tokyo, Japan available in the Internet: http://tokyo.cityguide3d.com Note to Editors: Arcus Software exhibits at WORLD PC EXPO 2001 JETRO JETRO Japan External Trade Organization Booth No. 1000, International Exhibition Hall 1 (#1401) Makuhari Messe Makuhari Messe (幕張メッセ| , Chiba City (near Tokyo), Japan, September 19-21, 2001. Innovative three-dimensional navigation solutions to be launched in Japan in 2002. This press release is also accessible online at www.Waymaker.net. The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2001/09/18/20010918BIT00620/bit0001.doc http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2001/09/18/20010918BIT00620/bit0001.pdf |
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