Space Machine Announces PocketMap™, First Interactive Mapping Solution on a Handheld Device
SUNNYVALE, CA (October 25, 2000) - Space Machine, a leading provider of web-based interactive mapping, information and transaction services, today announced availability of PocketMap, the first interactive mapping solution on a handheld device.
Space Machine is the first company to provide Internet users with mobile access to dynamic, interactive maps and location-based search capabilities on the growing demand for handheld devices. The patent-pending solution will be available for technology licensing in December 2000.
The patent-pending solution offers the full functionality of Space Machine’s product, CommerceMap, which enables business to enhance web sites by offering customers digital street maps and aerial views, driving directions, online business directory and location-based search capabilities, as well as transaction services, including online appointment scheduling or request submission. Users can easily and quickly navigate around maps using dynamic panning and zooming, as well as conveniently pinpoint businesses by selecting from more than 200 business categories and 2 million listings nationwide.
"With the introduction of PocketMap, Internet users will be able to search for, locate and interact with businesses nationwide anytime and from anywhere," said John Cheong, President and Founder of Space Machine, Inc. "We believe Space Machine’s interactive mapping solution on a handheld device will be ideal for real estate professionals and others who are often away from their office. Now they’ll be able to access our comprehensive database of digital maps and commerce while on the go, as well as interact with other businesses and clients."
About Space Machine, Inc.
Space Machine delivers the leading software platform and application framework enabling enterprise-class "location-smart" applications that leverage the power of wireless location technologies. The Company's mission: to help businesses build and deploy location-smart applications. Founded in 1999 and currently headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Space Machine is a privately held company with a strong culture of technology innovation and engineering excellence. For more information about Space Machine, please visit www.spacemachine.net or send email to inquire1@spacemachine.net.
