Local Search Solution for Wireless Devices Released


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San Francisco, California - (Cheap Web Hosting Directory) - May 4, 2006 - The U.S. Patent Office has issued a patent for pointing-based local search solution for wireless device company, GeoVector Corporation's location-based service (LBS) system.

The LBS system is designed to allow users to search the internet or query databases by pointing a wireless phone or other mobile device at a location or object. Users can point their phones at retailers, restaurants, billboards, banks or historical sites to instantly retrieve information on what they are looking at, or find what they are looking for. Utilizing GPS technology and a digital compass built into wireless phones, GeoVector allows users to ''Click on the Real World'' similar to how computer users point and click with a mouse to access information, conduct transactions or play games.

The service has already been deployed in Japan over the KDDI network via GeoVector's partnerships with NEC Magnus Communications, Ltd., a subsidiary of NEC Corporation (NASDAQ:NIPNY) and Mapion, Japan's number one mapping search service. The solution currently utilizes Qualcomm SnapTrak positioning technology and their BREW solution.
Peter Ellenby, Director of New Media at GeoVector explained, ''When GeoVector and its partners launched the world's first pointing-based local search service, we revolutionized the way people use a wireless phone to interact with the world around them. This new patent really solidifies our ownership of this space. Now, when you point your phone to retrieve information, you'll need GeoVector. It also reaffirms our leadership in enabling wireless operators and content providers to offer innovative local search solutions for mobile phones.''

In addition to KDDI, two other carriers in Japan will soon release handsets combining GPS with a digital compass, compatible for use with GeoVector. These include a W-CDMA World Phone from Sharp.

GeoVector is not limiting its focus to Japan and is already in discussions with carriers, handset manufacturers and content providers in the US and Europe. The new patent has also been filed internationally.

Mr. Ellenby added, ''GeoVector's pointing solutions will soon become the de facto world standard for local search.'' On April 3, 2006, RCR Wireless News reported,'' ''This technology may well turn out to be the tail that wags the dog of nascent location-based services.''

In addition to phones connected to a wireless network, GeoVector's new patent also covers search capabilities for stand alone devices.

Based in San Francisco, California, GeoVector develops solutions for location-based services and tools for wireless communications manufacturers, wireless service providers, and mobile content developers. Supported by intellectual property, GeoVector's search engine technologies provide the foundation for new community, gaming, advertising and other location sensitive applications. GeoVector allows mobile web services to be attached to any object, launched just by pointing at them, including ''Point to Call'' one click mobile calling, and ''Point to Buy'' M-commerce transactions.

To learn more, please visit: www.geovector.com.

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