Drivers Get Up-to-Date Traffic Information for Multiple Routes, Can Search
for Relevant Destinations and More
DEMOfall 2006, SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Dash
Navigation(TM) Inc. ( http://www.dash.net ) today demonstrated the first
automotive navigation device that connects people to the information that
empowers them in their cars. The Dash Express(TM) uniquely leverages
two-way connectivity and the network of other Dash devices to provide
commuters with the best routes based on current traffic conditions. In
addition, the Dash Express uses the power of the Internet to provide
drivers with relevant and timely information about destinations.
Dash Network Traffic(TM) lets a driver select from up to three
different routes to any destination based on accurate travel time forecasts
for each route. This feature is powered by the network of Dash drivers who
anonymously report their traffic conditions to other devices in the area.
Each Dash device also comes pre-programmed with historic traffic flow data
for all major roads, for every time and day of the year. By combining these
two sources of information, Dash is able to accurately offer the best
routes and forecast travel times. If a driver selects a route and traffic
slows, Dash will recommend a faster alternative, if one is available. A car
with Dash approaching heavy traffic on a freeway will know whether it would
be faster to exit or continue on the current route. While other personal
navigation devices can report traffic incidents, the Dash Express is the
only device that gives commuters the up-to-date traffic flow information
they need to make smart route choices.
Dash Destination Search(TM) lets drivers search for locations and
products using the power of the Internet. A Dash user can type "fajitas" to
get a list of restaurants that serve fajitas in the area, pick one and get
routed to it. Another Dash user who discovers that the local hardware store
is out of something they need could type in "plumbing supplies" while in
the parking lot and get a list of other stores in the area with routes to
each store. Dash can even provide real-time information about possible
destinations. For example, Dash users could potentially select a movie
theater based on show times or choose a gas station based on current gas
prices.
Two-way connectivity with the Internet provides Dash users with a host
of unique features. Dash Send to Car(TM) allows people to send an address
from an Internet browser or Microsoft Outlook directly to the car,
significantly simplifying address entry. The Dash Express is also the only
device on the market that automatically updates its maps and software
over-the-air to ensure that driving directions are more up-to-date and that
consumers have the latest product features. According to a recent C. J.
Driscoll and Associates research study, out-of-date maps are the number one
complaint of existing GPS owners.
"As the first, truly connected automotive navigation device, Dash saves
drivers time and helps them take control of their daily commute," said Dash
Navigation Chief Executive Officer Paul Lego.
"Dash Network Traffic(TM) is a revolutionary new way to tackle the
growing traffic problem that most people in large cities face these days,"
said Creative Strategies Technology Analyst Tim Bajarin. "Unlike other GPS
devices, the Dash device can actually calculate the fastest route to your
destination based on up-to-the-minute traffic flow data on all possible
routes, as well as constantly search for better routes based on the latest
information while enroute, saving drivers considerable time and
frustration."
Availability and Pricing
The Dash Express will be available from http://www.dash.net and select
retailers in California in early 2007, and will be available nationally
next summer. The Dash Express will be priced comparably to other advanced
GPS products on the market. Exact pricing for Dash Express and the Dash
service will be announced at a later date.
About Dash Navigation, Inc.
Dash Navigation connects people to the information that empowers them
in their cars. The company is located in Mountain View, Calif. and is
funded by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Sequoia Capital, and Skymoon
Ventures. For more information, visit Dash Navigation at http://www.dash.net .
SOURCE Dash Navigation Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.dash.net/
CONTACT:
Steve Biondolillo of A&R Edelman,
+1-650-762-2841, or sbiondolillo@ar-edelman.com for Dash
Navigation
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