[gps-talkusers] Re: Gps Scottsdale and me:

Mike, 

Is there a definition of the GDT format anywhere. I.e. how is the data
formatted? Is there any mainstream software that would allow someone to
draw of construct a map? 

- Liam 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael May
Sent: 19 January 2005 19:01
To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Gps Scottsdale and me:


Liam,

The UK and Europe data is in the GDT format. Our map engine supports
some 
other formats as well.

Mike
  At 09:29 AM 1/19/2005, you wrote:
>Mike,
>
>What is the format of the map data? Or is that commercial in 
>confidence?
>
>- Liam
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>[mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael May
>Sent: 19 January 2005 05:12
>To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Gps Scottsdale and me:
>
>
>Jason,
>
>Just to clarify a point: Sendero, VisuAide and Freedom all depend upon 
>commercial map suppliers to create the maps we use in various 
>countries.
>
>These map suppliers are half billion dollar companies so we have little

>influence on their developments. The issue with Australia is that the 
>map data is in a format not used by the major map suppliers. In 
>addition, the
>map engines which interpret the data do not have filters for the
>Australian
>format.
>
>It is likely that once one of these major map suppliers and map engine 
>companies support Australia, all of us will be able to utalize the 
>data. At that point, Sendero is happy to incorporate Australia or any 
>other country
>where there is customer demand. I hate like heck to read your email and
>not
>to be able to
>help you join in the fun.
>
>Mike
>07:29 PM 1/18/2005, you wrote:
> >Hi there Mary Ellen,
> >it is Jason here. I am in Adelaide South Australia. I have to say I 
> >am extremely jealous of you and the others with the braille note GPS.

> >We cannot get Australian maps for the braille note or any other 
> >system for
>
> >that matter. Mike says it is not cost effective for Sendaro to invest

> >in them. The Pac mate is coming out with their's soon, but I am not 
> >sure of its cost and function match up to the braille note. The 
> >braille
>
> >note sounds more versatile. Trekker is mean't to be cutting maps this

> >year but no dates set yet. They will also probably map the Eastern 
> >states of Australia first as they have larger population. I love 
> >reading about you and the other members experiences with your braille

> >note. It makes me aware of what is already available, so I can 
> >question
>
> >the other manufacturers as to their products e.g "the braille note 
> >can do...this, can yours?". In the meantime, I have to be restricted 
> >to where I can go until I learn new routes or rely on people. As you 
> >know,
>
> >can be very frustrating. In the meantime I will continue to enjoy 
> >reading the emails posted. Happy and safe traveling Jason P.S we are 
> >having a lovely hot day in the mid to high 30 C. At least that is one

> >thing I have over you.
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Mary Ellen Earls" <meearls@xxxxxxx>
> >To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2005 8:11 AM
> >Subject: [gps-talkusers] Gps Scottsdale and me:
> >
> >
> > > Hi all you gpsers!
> > > Peggy and I just got back from about 3 hours in the open and we 
> > > did some marvelous exploring of our area. I can say without a 
> > > doubt that
>
> > > had I not had my Braille Note GPS, I'd still
> > > be wandering among the maze of little streets in this subdivision.

> > > I found it quite fascinating as I walked along to hear the Braille
>Note
> > > telling me when a street changed its name.
> > > Also we have created some personal pois which have benefitted me 
> > > tremendously. It was wonderful to answer that we were exploring 
> > > and not lost and
>when we
> > > did get in a bind we simply set our apartment entrence as our
>destination
> > > and used the "getting warmer" method to get there.
> > > Super cool, that.
> > > I just hope I didn't look like such a bumbling idiot but the main
>thing is
> > > that the gps got us home not once but twice. Incidentally, one 
> > > woman asked me where I was trying to go and I told
>her I
> > > was going to get my mail and she happily said, "well! You 
> > > definitely
>are
> > > going in the right dirrection."
> > > I am still having difficulty following routes and this is more
>because of
> > > lack of familiarity with the streets. I'll remedy that by 
> > > virtually exploring the area and then won't be so unsure about 
> > > where I am
>going.
> > > Happy traveling everyone!
> > >
> > > Mary Ellen Earls
> > > Remember! Today is the Tomorrow you thought about yesterday.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >

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