After its Navteq acquisition, Nokia was able to develop mapping data for cars. This data has already been provided to several automobile makers enabling them to create the data in four out of five cars that are on the road. The company took one step further by embedding the "Here Auto" in-dash navigation system which is absolutely cloud-connected.
Nokia describes that Here Auto is not about improved maps. It’s actually about bringing the best of data gathered in real-time to route navigation and planning. The company believes that a connected car is not just about syncing with a smartphone. There are actually new possibilities for the car industry that can be created by connectivity. These possibilities have inspired the creation of the Here Auto and Here Auto Companion app which brings to life the company’s vision of a truly connected car.
According to Nokia, Here Auto has a dynamic adjusting feature which depends on the type of driving that is being executed. For example, it can provide a helicopter view of the road when the vehicle is on a highway. The view will immediately zoom in once the driver is nearing a city. Then, as the driver gets nearer his destination, he can view the street-level images. These futuristic-inspired changes take place instantly in order to deliver the right mapping images at the right moment.
The app has an always-connected feature which continually updates itself with real-time data. This can come in handy when there are roads that are impassable or under renovation. The driver can receive in-transit route changes information from the system to give him early detection of the problem. Moreover, the maps can also be stored locally which the driver can retrieve in areas that have a weak coverage.
The Here team of Nokia is collaborating with auto makers for the full integration of the Here Auto software and its APIs. The technology will be fully discussed at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 10.
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