Provides Powerful Vector Mapping Engine For Java-Enabled Mobile Phones and PDAs

(Minneapolis) ObjectFX, a leader in delivering dynamic location-based services from a robust suite of 100 percent Java/J2EE software components, announced today that it has created a Micro Edition (ME) of its premier SpatialFX platform.  This new offering will enable developers of rich content for small wireless device applications to quickly develop interactive maps and other location-enabled services directly within these devices. 

SpatialFX ME is based upon an entirely new framework developed to deliver both maximum functionality and optimal performance, within the constraints imposed by small device environments. The SpatialFX ME framework is highly pluggable and extensible, allowing application developers to build spatial applications customized to meet their specific needs. Examples of this extensibility include:

• Definition of application specific maps and customized map layers.
• Creation of custom spatial objects representing business entities.
• Display of spatial data integrating a variety of external data sources.
• Control over spatial data rendering upon the map.

SpatialFX ME allows developers to create applications where users can download a city or other area of interest, along with point of interest data, such as bus stops, hotels, gas stations, etc., and keep this data resident on the small device. This allows users to access the map and other data as often as they’d like without incurring additional airtime charges, or waiting for the network to respond with a new map for each request.

In addition to the new pluggable and extensible Java framework, SpatialFX ME also comes with complete documentation including user manual, extensive JavaDoc, and examples for both Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP) and Personal Profile based devices.

Combined with the emerging availability of GPS position information from cell phones, the maps can be centered on the user’s current location, creating a “visual compass.” Development of other applications, such as Friend Finder, Personal Yellow Pages, and LBS games are also possible using SpatialFX ME.  In addition to meeting many corporate needs, applications for SpatialFX ME also exist within the Homeland Security and Defense markets.

“We are thrilled to be offering the wireless industry true vector mapping for small devices that can be tied to powerful back-end server technology,” said ObjectFX President and CEO, Barry J. Glick.  “SpatialFX has great potential as location-enabled wireless applications  become more available in the consumer, business, and government markets.”

Spatial FX ME is available now.  Information on the product can be obtained by emailing the company at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
About ObjectFX
ObjectFX provides an innovative 100% Java enterprise software platform that enables the integration of dynamic location-based services such as mapping, vehicle routing, address geocoding and other spatial operations into enterprise applications. Users of applications built on the SpatialFX® Platform can view and interact with real-time, integrated views of information in a location-based context, thereby enabling faster, more effective decisions. ObjectFX’s technology serves as a foundation for a wide range of software applications that include Dynamic Operations Management, Wireless Services, Mobile Asset Management, Mapping & Routing, Location Analysis, Network Visualization & Management, Military Situational Analysis and Intelligence Data Fusion. ObjectFX products are installed at leading organizations such as Boeing, FedEx, JB Hunt, NGA, Lockheed Martin, AT&T, Florida DOT, United Health Care, Union Pacific, United Airlines, Conway, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, SAIC, General Dynamics, Unisys, QUALCOMM, Qwest, U.S. Army and the U.S. Postal Service. ObjectFX Corporation is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.