NAVTEQ supplies map data to Samsung

04 May 2009

NAVTEQ and Samsung Electronics have concluded an agreement concercing map data and content for 76 countries.

Furthermore, Sumsung is given the right to use NAVTEQ content to enhance navigation device functionality:

• Visual Content improves orientation through a 3D display of prominent landmarks and 3D city models
• Speed Limits facilitates improved arrival times, information about maximum road speed and potential speed violation warnings
• Extended Lanes expands the capability to guide drivers into the correct lane at complex junctions
• NAVTEQ Discover CitiesTM enables orientation and navigation on foot and via public transport systems

Samsung's GPS-enabled I8910 HD (OmniaHD) will be equipped with NAVTEQ® Map and content in Europe in May.