Guest Doc007 Posted August 2, 2009 Report Posted August 2, 2009 Hello all, I was looking into receiving traffic data through the Traffic Message Channel (TMC), however this is not possible at the moment in the US. Unfortunately, the TMC channels in the US require a paid subscription. I was thinking since we all have Omnia's, why can't we download traffic data through our data connection and apply it to our GPS routes? I have noticed that Google Maps provides this service under its menu options (Menu -> Show Traffic). I know that iGO8 can handle TMC data. Would it be possible to write a program that will trick iGO8 into using internet traffic data? Is anyone out there willing to give it a shot?
Guest dna550 Posted August 2, 2009 Report Posted August 2, 2009 (edited) In Los Angeles I use the SCH-i910 to get traffic data via Google Maps and now with the GPS unlocked, Google Maps will track your progress. The traffic data includes details on what is causing the slow down or closure. Again in Los Angeles, I use the local NBC affiliates smartphone application to get real time Cal Trans traffic Cam video. http://www.3rddimensiontech.com/download I used both of these items to change my route Saturday. Google Maps will offer alternative routes when you click on the details on a traffic incident or road closure. Considering that you can use Google Maps to plan routes, the mash-up with traffic data makes this a compelling application and the price is right. Hello all, I was looking into receiving traffic data through the Traffic Message Channel (TMC), however this is not possible at the moment in the US. Unfortunately, the TMC channels in the US require a paid subscription. I was thinking since we all have Omnia's, why can't we download traffic data through our data connection and apply it to our GPS routes? I have noticed that Google Maps provides this service under its menu options (Menu -> Show Traffic). I know that iGO8 can handle TMC data. Would it be possible to write a program that will trick iGO8 into using internet traffic data? Is anyone out there willing to give it a shot? Edited August 4, 2009 by dna550
Guest Doc007 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Posted August 4, 2009 In Los Angeles I use the SCH-i910 to get traffic data via Google Maps and now with the GPS unlocked, Google Maps will track your progress. The traffic data includes details on what is causing the slow down or closure. Again in Los Angeles, I use the local NBC affiliates smartphone application to get real time Cal Trans traffic Cam video. Yes, google maps is great but it doesn't provide audible turn by turn directions. It would be ideal if we can get iGO8 to pull traffic information from google maps or other traffic websites and apply them to our calculated routes so we can plan accordingly while on the road. does that make sense? anyone know anything about the TMC files for iGO8? Can they be spoofed into using traffic data from a website rather than a frequency?
Guest dna550 Posted August 4, 2009 Report Posted August 4, 2009 (edited) I also have amAze installed and it does offer audible turn-by-turn directions. I'll try this out later today. amAze has a free Windows Mobile download available here: http://www.amazegps.com/welcome.php Vocal guiding Your phone can talk to you. Let clear voice instructions guide you safely to your destination. http://www.amazegps.com/index.php?page=fea...&referrer=6 Yes, google maps is great but it doesn't provide audible turn by turn directions. It would be ideal if we can get iGO8 to pull traffic information from google maps or other traffic websites and apply them to our calculated routes so we can plan accordingly while on the road. does that make sense? anyone know anything about the TMC files for iGO8? Can they be spoofed into using traffic data from a website rather than a frequency? Edited August 4, 2009 by dna550
Guest dna550 Posted August 6, 2009 Report Posted August 6, 2009 Amaze has traffic data? No. Google Voice coming in a couple of weeks. Stay-tuned. Until then you can run both Google Maps and amAze together: use Google maps for traffic alerts and amAze for turn-by-turn voiced directions. Depending on your situation this could work.
Guest newone Posted August 6, 2009 Report Posted August 6, 2009 You can try waze application - http://www.waze.com/ it's free and includes TMC - based on internet connection I am using it on my Omnia - works grate
Guest Doc007 Posted August 7, 2009 Report Posted August 7, 2009 No. Google Voice coming in a couple of weeks. Stay-tuned. Until then you can run both Google Maps and amAze together: use Google maps for traffic alerts and amAze for turn-by-turn voiced directions. Depending on your situation this could work. Google Voice? What does that have to do with getting traffic data from the web to navigation software (ie. iGO8)? You can try waze application - http://www.waze.com/ it's free and includes TMC - based on internet connection I am using it on my Omnia - works grate Thanks newone, this looks interesting. I went to the download page http://www.waze.com/download/ and did not see any downloadable files for winMo. It says "coming soon"... How are you running this on your Omnia?
Guest dna550 Posted August 7, 2009 Report Posted August 7, 2009 (edited) A related discussion: Navigon app for iPhone hits bumps Many applications on the iPhone take advantage of knowing where you are. But despite GPS (and other location-based technologies), it's only relatively recently that apps have appeared on the iPhone that promise to turn it into a true car navigation system. Meaning turn-by-turn directions via voice. Navigon out of Germany claims to have the first "professional" solution for the iPhone 3G and 3G S, the Navigon MobileNavigator I've been testing. But the app is fraught with potholes, from sound issues to imprecise routing. ......................................... The field is about to get more congested. TomTom is readying a voice-navigation app for the iPhone that is due out later in the summer. Networks in Motion sells a $10-a-month app with real-time traffic called Gokivo + Yahoo Local Search. Other programs include Mobile Maps America ($80 from Sygic) and various regionalized $20 to $35 voice-guidance apps from Xroad called G-Map. I tested the Navigon app in and around New York City and as far south as Maryland. Though I always made it to my destination, I was often frustrated en route. Sometimes, verbal instructions kicked in too late for me to make a turn, and sometimes I didn't get any verbal directions at all, an issue that a "soft reset" of the iPhone seemed to resolve. It's not all Navigon's fault. The iPhone doesn't let you run third-party apps in the background, so you can't take a call and continue to get directions. The app shuts down when a call comes in, and even though you're taken back to the route in progress when the call ends, you have to wait for Navigon to boot up again. Not a speedy process. If you don't know where you're going, heaven knows how many critical turns you might miss? Reception. The app was sometimes slow to pick up a signal from the satellites, though that's a common issue with GPS handhelds. Navigon says GPS reception might improve if you remove any protective cases on the iPhone, especially ones that are metal. That's a minor nuisance. http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/edw...te-iphone_N.htm I've always said and will repeat - Apple's products are not the most technologically-advanced products on the market nor necessarily the best products - they are only designed and marketed extremely well. This is important as most of the populace only cares about what's "cool" and "in" rather than what is best. The iPhone is no exception. As another poster said, many WM-based phones offer everything an iPhone does, and more - for less, with less restrictions and more flexibility. My HTC device can run TomTom flawlessly, receive a call via BT, and navigate simultaneously, all while getting reception just about anywhere in the car. If the iPhone is so great, why can't it do all that too? Edited August 7, 2009 by dna550
Guest Koofteh Posted August 8, 2009 Report Posted August 8, 2009 Do you need to plug in the headphones for TMC? I couldn't manage to find any stations even though the interwebs tells me there's should be a station here.
Guest dna550 Posted August 8, 2009 Report Posted August 8, 2009 http://www.mobiumgps.com/devices/smartphon...0_software.html Samsung SCH-i910 Omnia Smartphones: Software GPS Navigation System. Analog:Radio-Receiver: FM radio (87.5-108MHz) with RDS Mobium™GPS Navigation Software gets you where you’re going with turn-by-turn voice directions and street names, informing you of the distance to your destination, and the estimated drive time. The Instant Route feature takes the guesswork out of planning a route by allowing you to input the starting point and end point of any route and immediately receive detailed turn-by-turn navigation. You Own SCH-i910 Omnia Windows Mobile Smartphone You need a full GPS Navigation Software Download Mobium GPS Software Now http://mobiumgps.com/download.html No Real time traffic ! http://www.traffic.com/Los-Angeles-Traffic...ic-Reports.html Progressive Traffic Widget Sometimes you want your traffic news delivered to you. Get the convenience of personalized, real-time traffic conditions right on your desktop with our free, sleek Progressive Traffic Widget sponsored by Progressive Insurance. The Progressive Traffic Widget delivers up-to-the-minute traffic information for the roads you care most about. Simply select the roads you want to keep an eye on for your morning and evening commutes and the Widget does the rest. You’ll get real-time updates when you want them, including what’s causing the jam and our patented JamFactor® congestion measurements. You can then click on your roads to get complete details at NAVTEQ Traffic.com. United States of America and Canada In the United States of America, XM Satellite Radio started transmitting TMC messages all over the US already whereas Sirius Satellite Radio announced it. NAVTEQ Traffic, formerly Traffic.com, delivers traffic information and related advertising via RDS and HD signals to navigation devices nationwide, and also provide the traffic information used by XM Radio. Also Clear Channel and Tele Atlas have a TMC service, using FM-RDS in 77 US cities and three Canadian metropolitan areas. RDS support As far as implementation is concerned, most car stereos will support at least AF, EON, REG, PS and TA/TP. More expensive car stereos will offer TMC, RT and / or PTY, perhaps with "NEWS" override. Home systems, especially hi-fi receivers, will mainly support functions like PS, RT and PTY. There are a growing number of RDS implementations in portable and navigation devices thanks to lower priced, small footprint solutions. These include: Apple iPod's Radio Remote accessory. Griffin Technology iTrip AutoPilot Navigon 5100 Magellan Maestro 4250 Microsoft Zune HTC HTC Touch Pro HTC Touch Diamond HTC Touch HD Insignia NS-8V24 NS-4V24 NS-2V17 NS-HD01 Portable HD Radio Receiver Garmin Nuvi360 Sony Ericsson K600i K550i K750i K770i K790i K800i K810i K850i W200i W300i W350i W380i W580i W600i W610i W660i W810i W830i P990i P1i W850i W890i W910i W950i W700i Z550i Motorola L9 E6 E2 Motorola VE66 W375 W396 W230 W270 L6i W220 Nokia 3600 slide 5220 XpressMusic 5310 5320 XpressMusic 5610 5800 XpressMusic 6220 Classic 6300i 6303 Classic 6500 slide 7210 Supernova 7310 Supernova 7510 Supernova 7610 Supernova N78 N86 8MP N96 N97 LG Viewty LG KS-20 LG KP500 Cookie O2 ATOM LIFE Samsung SGH-F330 SGH-G800 SGH-L170 SGH-L770 SGH-E950 SGH-U600 SGH-U900
Guest Doc007 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Posted August 10, 2009 thanks, but none of these programs integrate traffic data collected from the web and our GPS programs that use TMC. :)
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