Business Times (Singapore): TELE Atlas will put a recognisable face to the names of local landmarks in its upcoming GPS maps to help drivers find their way around.
The company, which supplies digital maps to companies like Nokia, Blackberry and a host of other makers of in-car navigational systems, is planning to release a three-dimensional (3D) version of its Asian offering by the end of this year.
GPS units that are available today offer a bird’s eye view of road information, complemented by turn-by-turn voice navigation, to direct users to their desired destinations.
However, Tele Atlas’ upcoming Singapore map will show buildings in 3D detail, so instead of relying in part on guesswork, users can instantly identify their end points.
And instead of a top-down view, 3D GPS navigation will allow for a real-life view as the user drives through the city, much like popular first-person racing games on computers and gaming consoles.
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