Coleman Relies on Digital Map Data from Tele Atlas; Coleman Outernet Integrates Tele Atlas Data to Route Outdoor Enthusiasts to Parks, Campsites and Forests.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers MENLO PARK Menlo Park. 1 Residential city (1990 pop. 28,040), San Mateo co., W Calif.; inc. 1874. Electronic equipment and aerospace products are manufactured in the city. Menlo College and a Stanford Univ. research institute are there. 2 Uninc. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 2003 Tele Atlas  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . , a worldwide leading provider of digital map databases and real-time traffic information in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. announced today that Coleman, the leading manufacturer of outdoor recreation products, has selected Tele Atlas as its map data provider for Coleman's Outernet. Leveraging Tele Atlas' turn-by-turn map data, Coleman's Outernet offers an online mapping tool for outdoor travel and activity planning, making it easier for outdoor enthusiasts to explore trails and plan day hikes before leaving home. A recent Jupiter Consumer Report revealed that consuming and searching for local content is the fourth most popular online activity. The alliance between Tele Atlas and Coleman will extend the convenience of online information by enabling users to easily locate, route and display recreation sites. With the Coleman Outernet, users will be able to find the location of more than 16,000 public and private campgrounds across the United States on highly accurate, detailed, full-color maps powered by Tele Atlas content and ESRI's ArcIMS(R) and ArcSDE(R) server software. Users will save time and energy by being able to efficiently research travel destinations, routes, surrounding areas and attractions. Coleman "Field Experts" can also submit information and locations to be added to the recreation database. The Outernet uses Tele Atlas digital map data to provide real-time map displays of campground locations. ESRI's ArcSDE is used to link the database of campground locations with ArcIMS, ArcIMS Route Server, and Tele Atlas digital map data. ArcIMS Route Server helps users to quickly obtain point-to-point directions, locate optimal routes based on time and distance, and account for multiple stops along the route. Consumers visiting the Outernet can get maps with driving instructions to various campsite locations anywhere in the continental United States United States territory, including the adjacent territorial waters, located within North America between Canada and Mexico. Also called CONUS. . Users can find interesting locations by searching within a specified radius or by searching the type of activity they want to do. All locations are plotted by latitude or longitude, eliminating any geographic or bureaucratic barriers to finding a site. Users are given route manifests based on the shortest driving distance, eliminating unnecessary drive time caused by routes calculated by aerial distances alone. "The addition of geographic data Geographic data is about much more than electronic pictures of maps. The geographic data that describes our world allows for city planning, flood prediction and relief, emergency service routing, environmental assessments, wind pattern monitoring and many other applications. and content map data to business web sites can go a long way in improving and enhancing a consumer's experience," said George Fink chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Tele Atlas. "We know the value people place on using the Internet to plan their travel and leisure activities, so we are pleased to work with Coleman to meet and exceed their expectations." "With the Outernet, Coleman reaches beyond its core products to become an outdoor industry catalyst. The consumer trusts the Coleman brand as one of quality and tradition," said Gary Jones Gary Jones is the name of:
About Tele Atlas Tele Atlas is a worldwide leading provider of digital maps. Its North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. subsidiary is based in Menlo Park, Ca. The company enables its customers' successes through unsurpassed leadership in delivering both high-quality digital maps and real-time traffic information for business and consumer applications. Tele Atlas focuses on providing content to key market sectors including Telematics/Automotive Navigation, Location Based Services (LBS (Location-Based Services) See mobile positioning. ), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). For more information on Tele Atlas products and services, please visit www.na.teleatlas.com. About Coleman, Inc. The Coleman Company This article is about the Coleman Company, suppliers of recreational equipment. For other uses of the word Coleman, see Coleman (disambiguation) Coleman Company, Inc. is a company that makes camping gear. It was founded by W. C. , Inc., manufacturers and distributes products for camping, backpacking, tailgating Tailgating The action of a broker or advisor purchasing or selling a security for his or her client(s) and then immediately making the same transaction in his or her own account. , backyard grilling and other outdoor leisure-time activities. Specialty brands include Coleman BackHome and Coleman Exponent. Widely available in the United States, Canada and more than 100 countries worldwide, Coleman products can be found at outdoor retailers, sporting goods Noun 1. sporting goods - sports equipment sold as a commodity commodity, trade good, good - articles of commerce sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sport stores, mass merchants, hardware home centers, food and drug stores, and online retailers. Enjoying its second century of operation, Coleman is based in Wichita, Kan., and is a subsidiary of American Household, Inc. For more information, consumers can visit www.coleman.com or they can contact Coleman at 800.835.3278, consumerservice@coleman.com or P.O. Box 2931, Wichita, KS 67201. |
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