| A recent survey says that the expected GPS | | | | This is one of the most recent technologies |
| sale by the end of year 2012 will be around 3 | | | | introduced in the satellite navigators. This |
| billion Euros. The next generation satellite | | | | technology is devised to sense the traffic jams |
| navigation system is expected to hit the market | | | | by merely sensing the variations in the vehicle |
| within a couple of years. With the improved | | | | movements. This can alert the drivers to avoid |
| artificial intelligence and information relay system, | | | | the potential problem beforehand. They can sense |
| the Satellite Navigation technology is expected to | | | | the snarl-ups 10 miles before they encounter |
| reach the apex in the near future. The cutting | | | | them. This is based on the technology called |
| edge technology like dubbed CADRE (Congestion | | | | "Fuzzy Logic". This is nothing but a complex series |
| Avoidance Dynamic Routine Engine) is some of | | | | of logic based algorithm that can mimic the human |
| the recent innovation in the GPS system. Let us | | | | mind. The system is capable of interpreting the |
| discuss some of the advanced features which are | | | | live data from current traffic conditions so as to |
| dominating the Sat Nav technologies in the UK | | | | alert the motorist informed about the snarl-ups. |
| market. | | | | Thus the motorist can choose an alternative |
| Voice Recognition Software: | | | | pathway well in advance. |
| Most of the Sat Nav nowadays is fitted with | | | | Car Integrated GPS System: |
| voice recognition software. You can simply talk to | | | | This is one of the more advanced versions of |
| your navigators like the same way you talk | | | | satellite navigators. Many sedans are now |
| trough your mobile phones. You can interact with | | | | integrated with satellite navigators. Gone are the |
| the navigators and it can plot the route for you. | | | | days when the GPS based utility was rare and |
| However, technology evolution keeps the | | | | expensive. Nowadays Sat Nav is an integral part |
| software updated on regular time scale. More | | | | of the sedans. Car integrated Sat Navs are |
| advanced features are expected to arrive in the | | | | becoming familiar in the UK market. This type of |
| near future. | | | | Satellite Navigation is some what different from |
| Traffic management system: | | | | the conventional navigators. They are mostly |
| Never mind about the snarl-up, with the smart | | | | pre-loaded with the UK and European maps. All |
| traffic management system, you can be updated | | | | the essential features like voice recognition, lane |
| about the traffics well in advance. The gadget | | | | assist features etc., are well equipped. |
| keeps you informed about the upcoming traffic | | | | You can even bookmark your frequent location |
| jams. This will shorten your journey time as well | | | | so as to enable the Sat Nav to load the location |
| as makes your journey hassle free. | | | | automatically, when you visit the same spot the |
| Lane Guide Technology: | | | | next time. You can even load new maps with a |
| When you're traveling in an unfamiliar road, the | | | | help of CD ROM. In certain models, there is a |
| multiple lanes will muddle your mind. The smart | | | | facility to play your favorite music track. This in |
| lane guidance system in the navigator can guide | | | | fact saves your car space effectively. You can |
| you to choose the right lane. Preinstalled GPS in | | | | even avail live traffic updates. Some car |
| car will be more expensive than portable models. | | | | integrated Sat Nav has speed alarm features too. |
| Bun fact this is one of the exciting features of | | | | More advanced features are expected to arrive in |
| the satellite navigators. Advancement is being | | | | future. This will not only make the satellite |
| made in this technology to make it more clear | | | | navigation a sophisticated object but also make |
| and precise. | | | | this as indispensable equipment for your commute. |
| CADRE: | | | | |