STMicroelectronics and NAVTEQ combine road map and position data

Telecomworldwire, Oct 22, 2008

TELECOMWORLDWIRE-22 October 2008-STMicroelectronics and NAVTEQ combine road map and position data(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com

STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) announced on Tuesday (21 October) that it has entered into an agreement with NAVTEQ to collaborate on the development of a solution that combines a digital road map with positioning data.

The new solution will enable advanced driver assistance applications, such as curve over-speed warning or adaptive headlight control.

The Map and Positioning Engine (MPE), which will be embedded in a small, low-cost module, is reportedly designed to enhance driver safety and convenience in all vehicles.

The ST engine with a NAVTEQ MPE map can enable applications that calculate a maximum speed to safely pass the curve and, if the vehicle's speed exceeds this limit, warn the driver or even reduce the speed automatically.

The key elements of the MPE are ST's GPS technology and the NAVTEQ MPE map containing ADAS road geometry, topology and a number of additional attributes.

The Map and Positioning Engine prototype modules are now available from ST.

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