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Technical framework allows service providers to provide their own regional A-GPS services |
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Written by Nokia
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Thursday, 19 July 2007 |
 Espoo, Finland - This Assisted GPS (A-GPS) service helps Nokia Maps users find
their current locations faster and get to their desired locations quicker using
their Nokia mobile device with built-in GPS.
Nokia intends to equip all of its future devices that have built-in GPS with
this service. The first devices to use this service are the Nokia 6110 Navigator,
which has begun shipping in select markets, and the most recent software release
of the Nokia N95 multimedia computer.
Current owners of the Nokia N95 can take advantage of this free* service by using
the Nokia Software Updater. http://www.nokia.com/softwareupdate This will update
the firmware on the device to the latest version.
This service has the ability to reduce the time a connected mobile device with
built in GPS needs to find its current position, known as time to first fix (TTFF)
for most geographical locations worldwide. The reduced fix times can increase
and improve the usability for all Nokia location-based experiences.
"By decreasing the time wasted while you wait for a first fix, we are increasing
the enjoyment that Nokia Maps provides," says Ralph Eric Kunz, vice-president,
multimedia experiences, Nokia. "Consumers now have the comfort of quick fix times
which create a better navigation experience when using Nokia Maps."
The service operates in tandem with a technical framework that allows third parties,
such as service providers, to provide their own regional A-GPS services, making
fix times even faster in certain areas- to the benefit of their subscribers.
The Nokia Software Updater is a free PC application that enables people to update
the device software on compatible Nokia devices. The Nokia Software Updater is
available in almost 40 different languages. The link to Nokia Software Updater
is also available in the most recent versions of Nokia PC Suite software. Nokia
Software updater has been used over two million times to update Nokia devices
since it was introduced almost one year ago.
* Assisted GPS (A-GPS) service uses the data network, data fees vary, to check
the cost of data transfer services, contact your service provider
About Nokia Nseries
Nokia Nseries is a range of high performance multimedia computers that delivers
unparalleled mobile multimedia experiences by combining the latest technologies
with stylish design and ease of use. With Nokia Nseries products, consumers can
use a single device to enjoy entertainment, access information and to capture
and share pictures and videos, on the go at any time. www.nseries.com
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth
of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia makes a wide range
of mobile devices and provides people with experiences in music, navigation, video,
television, imaging, games and business mobility through these devices. Nokia
also provides equipment, solutions and services for communications networks.
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