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TomTom To Integrate What3Words System


Article by: Darren Griffin
Date: 8 Jun 2018

pocketgpsworld.com
TomTom announced yesterday that it is partnering with UK startup What3words and adopting their geocoding system that uses just three words to help travelers find their way to very precise points on earth.

What3words divides the entire planet into 57 trillion 3m x 3m squares, assigning each square a random three-word address. For example, if you want to find your way to a specific place in the Gobi desert, What3words may tell you that its address is “departed.rumbled.awaiting.” Move a few meters to the left, and the three-word address will change.

It's a superbly simple system and allows you to easily pass on a location where traditional postcodes aren't an option and Lat/Lon too complex and confusing.

TomTom will be offering what3words integration to TomTom consumer and automotive customers in the second half of this year.

what3words.com



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Posted by K13ehr on Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:02 am Reply with quote

Brilliant news, I've used it for ages, it is slowly getting better on the navigation side, destinations are so much easier to use.

  
Posted by Skumba on Fri Jun 08, 2018 1:57 pm Reply with quote

Brilliant.
Where can I start using it for test and familiarization purposes?
When will it get to my GO LIVE 5200?

IPAQ H2210 1993.... GO LIVE 1005 Europe 2011, 1005 Camper 2015, 5200 WFi 2016 and TT still can't get metric speed limit info right in the UK. 70mph is NOT 115kmh. It is 113 as my old IPAQ knew so well!

  
Posted by Privateer on Fri Jun 08, 2018 6:47 pm Reply with quote

I only heard about what3words last week when it was mentioned in LRO (Land Rover Owner) magazine. So far, it looks interesting. Thumbs Up

Skumba Wrote:
Where can I start using it for test and familiarization purposes?
When will it get to my GO LIVE 5200?

You can use it via its website and phone apps.

I suspect that TomTom may possibly add support to MyDrive.

Regards,

Robert.
iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 14.0.1: iOS CamerAlert v2.0.7
TomTom GO Mobile iOS 2.3.1; TomTom (UK & ROI and Europe) iOS apps v1.29
Garmin Camper 770 LMT-D

  
Posted by DennisN on Sat Jun 09, 2018 9:26 pm Reply with quote

That'll be the day, when voice recognition on TomTom devices and Apps actually recognises as many as THREE WORDS!!!

Dennis

If it tastes good - it's fattening.

Two of them are obesiting!!

  
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