Jul. 03, 2007
LBS software targets Windows Mobile 6.0


Spime Inc. has announced two location-based services (LBS) applications targeting Windows Mobile 6.0-based devices. NorthStar and Discovery will be released in the third quarter of this year, the company says.

NorthStar, intended for consumers, can provide functions such as turn-by-turn voice instruction, city-specifc maps, point-of-interest (POI) search, and a tracking module for buddy-finder applications, according to Spime. The program supports both Navteq and Teleatlas maps.

Discovery, aimed at enterprise customers, is intended for identification, tracking, and asset management. It also provides a framework for off-board navigation and location-based social networking, the company says.

Spime says its software supports a wide range of identification and positioning technologies, including GPS, WiFi, RFID, and cellular. It can even be employed in homes, to track assets or locate children.

Spime further announced it has joined Microsoft's Windows Embedded Partner Program. "[This] gave us the opportunity to incorporate Windows Embedded in our products and to reach new customers," said Kris Kolodziej, chief technology officer.

The company also offers PositionOne, middleware that is available for a variety of platforms. This software is said to support local as well as remote LBS applications, plus A-GPS, E-OTD, or other position determination technologies.

NorthStar and Discovery are available now. Pricing was not stated.