NAVTECH PROVIDES DATABASE FOR PCM SYSTEMThe car age meets the space age with the introduction of the Porsche Communication Management (PCM (1) See phase change memory. (2) (Plug Compatible Manufacturer) An organization that makes a computer or electronic device that is compatible with an existing machine. ) system, the factory- installed navigation option for Porsche that uses the NavTech(R) Database for its route guidance information. A half century-long tradition of high-performance, style, speed, and now GPS satellite technology, define driving excellence for Porsche automobiles. The new in-dash PCM system offers navigation (turn-by-turn route guidance and Points of Interest information from Navigation Technologies Corporation) and integrated features like cassette radio, climate control display, and on-board computer (indicators for fuel range, fuel consumption, average speed, time to destination and elapsed time e·lapsed time n. The measured duration of an event. Noun 1. elapsed time - the time that elapses while some event is occurring ). Data is displayed on a large liquid-crystal screen occupying the center dash. Drivers receive one NavTech map CD with the system and a free map update six months later. 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. is sectioned into seven map CD's for the PCM system. "Drivers will not only benefit from Porsche's longstanding history of delivering superior automotive performance, but also from the addition of leading-edge technology like navigation," said Bob Carlson, spokesperson for Porsche Cars North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Inc. "Porsche believes navigation is the core application to any present or future on-board communication system and is excited to bring PCM to our vehicles." The NavTech Database is an extensive and precise digital representation of the road network that provides the depth, accuracy and coverage needed to enable turn-by-turn, door-to-door route guidance. It provides detailed, street-level coverage for more than half the U.S. population in over 3,000 cities nationwide, including most major tourist destinations. The remainder of the U.S. is covered at a level equivalent to the roads featured on a AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. map. The U.S. database includes over 500,000 Points of Interest in more than 40 categories, including restaurants, gas stations and hotels. Every in-vehicle navigation system A GPS-based electronic system in a car or truck that provides a real time map of the vehicle's current location as well as step-by-step directions to a programmed destination. See GPS and vehicle tracking. in North America and the majority of systems in Europe that offer turn-by-turn route guidance use a NavTech Database. "Porsche customers will quickly appreciate all that a navigation system brings to their vehicle," said Mike Walsh Mike Walsh is a common name that could refer to:
PCM will initially be available this summer throughout North America as an option on 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupes and Cabriolets and the 1999 Porsche Boxster The Porsche Boxster is a mid-engined roadster built by Porsche. The Boxster is Porsche's first vehicle designed from the beginning as a roadster; all previous Porsche convertibles were based on hardtop coupes. . About Navigation Technologies Corporation NavTech is a global company recognized as the premier supplier of superior quality, continuously updated route guidance map databases for North America and Europe. The NavTech Database contains an extensive and precise digital representation of the road network that provides the depth, accuracy and coverage needed to enable turn-by-turn, door-to-door route guidance. Applications using the NavTech Database include in-vehicle navigation products, fleet management systems, personal navigation products, web sites and online services, kiosk-based directions, advanced traffic and traveler information systems and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). NavTech headquarters: Corporate, Rosemont, Illinois Rosemont is a village in Cook County, Illinois, founded in 1956. The population was 4,224 at the 2000 census. Geography Rosemont is located at (41.990730, -87.873816)GR1. USA; North America, Sunnyvale, California Sunnyvale ([sʌniveil]) is a city in Santa Clara County, California, United States. It is one of the major cities that make up the Silicon Valley. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 131,760. USA; Europe, Best, The Netherlands. In addition, NavTech has a customer support center in Yokohama, Japan and more than 70 field offices and 800 employees worldwide. For more information, call 408/617-5107. |
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