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3DVU Announces Way2GoT, the First Web-to-Mobile 3D Aerial Photo Navigation, Free of Operator Fees
Written by 3DVU
Thursday, 08 January 2009
3DVU Announces Way2GoT, the First Web-to-Mobile 3D Aerial Photo Navigation, Free of Mobile Operator Fees - Like MapQuest combined with Google Earth on Mobile Phone - Way2Go by 3DVU is a synchronized web-to-mobile preplanned 3D picture route application without carrier fees, giving mobile travelers rich media at low cost
Tel Aviv - January 7, 2009 - 3DVU, the leading global provider of 3D Aerial Photography Navigation announces Way2Go, a patented breakthrough in mobile navigation. Way2Go is a personalized online web-based navigation planner combined with free mobile viewer of 3D aerial photography with real landscape elevation. This onboard navigation allows people to plan their journey at home or office on their PC or notebook and synchronizes it with their mobile device, giving access to 3D picture routes and favorite destinations while on the move. Way2Go will be available this quarter for over two hundred million mobile users with Symbian S60 devices including Nokia's popular phones, hundreds of Windows Mobile models like Samsung, HTC, and Motorola, providing geo-coverage of the entire USA, UK and major Western Europe countries including Germany, Netherlands, France and Czech Republic.
Similar to a calling card, Way2Go subscribers prepay $4.99 per month for the web based route planning, cutting and synchronizing of up to 30 routes (up to 3,000Km in total) where the mobile 3D viewer is free to all. Way2Go users can forward their 3D picture routes to family, friends and colleagues to view and navigate with real-time GPS tracking and turn-by-turn voice and text guidance for free on any of their supported Symbian and Windows Mobile handsets. Way2Go is an ideal tool for the busy traveler who needs a route forwarded in time for the next meeting. With Way2Go users can send visitors navigation directions of the 3D picture route to their home or scheduled meeting place.
"For the first time, 3DVU's technology is available as an onboard mobile phone application without mobile operators' network connection and fees. Way2Go is a major breakthrough and extends our reach to more mobile users with the most economical way to navigate, providing rich media without the rich cost" noted Isaac Levanon 3DVU Chairman and CEO. "With Way2Go we are broadening the usage of 3D picture navigation offering users to share their navigation experience and location context with family, friends and colleagues" added Levanon.
About 3DVU
3DVU is the world's leading provider of patented 3D Image Navigation and Location Based Services. Satellite and aerial imagery as well as mapping data, such as route information can now be streamed over limited-bandwidth communications with realistic full 3D views and smooth maneuverability. The company is strategically partnered with, mobile device and handset developers, major satellite and aerial image-sensing entities, mapping and GIS data providers as well as carmakers and in-car navigation systems. 3DVU is the winner of Frost & Sullivan's Europe Telematics and Infotainment Technology of the Year Award in 2007 as well as other prestigious awards. For more information, visit www.3dvu.com.
3DVU, Navi2Go, Way2Go names and logos are trademarks of 3DVU, Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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