Overview of SmartZone RoutePlanner

The most helpful, easy-to-use and cost-effective way of receiving directions is from a human "co-pilot" who knows the way. Unfortunately, mobile subscribers often find themselves in situations where they need directions and have no one to ask. Paper maps and printouts from mapping web-sites lack the convenience of a human co-pilot. Webraska's Route Planner enables subscribers to request street-level directions by foot or car using WAP, Web, PDA, or SMS. Directions are complemented by dynamic maps adapted to the size and resolution of individual devices.

RoutePlanner enables the user to get specific route instructions from one place to another or from their current location to a destination. The service provides traffic-assisted (where available), multi-point routing for either walking or driving directions.

• Driving Directions that optimize drive time.
• Walking Directions that take advantage of pedestrian routes and avoid freeways to provide the best and safest directions possible.
• My Places to store frequently used locations.

Once users have received the route, they can easily send it to friends via SMS.

Benefits

• Up-to-date information when and where the customer needs it.
• Eliminate the consumer's need to carry bulky printed guides and maps.
• No need for subscribers to remember addresses as locations are stored for easy retrieval.

Features

• Directions include total travel time and distance, route overview map and maneuver/turn maps, all of which are specially formatted to the device.
• Easy-to-use location entry by entering an exact address, postal code, previously used location, saved location (My Places.)
• Location selection assistance to identify a specific location when the exact address is not known or forgotten, by providing the user with a list of streets which can then be drilled down to the desired address.
• Location Log to store the ten most recent addresses entered into the system, allowing them to be reused.
• Multi-point routing to allow an additional stop along the way.
• Routes designed to respect user preferences such as avoiding tolls or traffic.