Contents.History The company was founded in 1991 and, until 1996, developed business-to-business applications such as meter reading and bar-code reading. Subsequently, the company moved its focus to software for the consumer market. Early mapping software included EnRoute, Citymaps and Routeplanner.By 2001 the company's focus had moved to car navigation and they released its first navigation product, TomTom Navigator, in 2002, for -powered PDAs, bundled with a car cradle and receiver. Version 2 and 3 were released in 2003 and 2004.
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Version 3 had live traffic data available on subscription, downloaded over the phone/PDA's data connection. The first all-in-one device, the TomTom Go, based on NavCore version 4.1, was released in March 2004.
It had a 3.5 in 320x240 screen, 200 MHz CPU, 32MB of RAM and integrated SD reader, and was substantially cheaper than other all-in-one solutions, at £499 in the UK. By year-end, it generated 60% of the company's revenue. In 2004 TomTom launched the first personal navigation device (PND), creating a new consumer electronics category. The company has since sold nearly 80 million PND devices worldwide.On 27 May 2005, TomTom listed on the, valuing the company at nearly EUR500m.
Several NavCore 5 products were released in 2005, with a unified feature and codebase: Navigator 5 for Windows CE and Palm OS, TomTom Mobile 5, and the updated Go models, the 300, 500 and 700. For the version 5 release, the Traffic subscription service was rebranded 'TomTom Plus'. Weather information and the ability to download new voices and other content were added. All new Go-models supported Bluetooth, in order to connect to a mobile phone for TomTomPlus. The 500 and 700 added hands-free calling, a faster CPU and expanded mapping and storage. TomTom expanded their range of NavCore 5 devices with the ruggedized Rider (for motorcycle users), and the budget TomTom One, in late 2005.
Both devices used the SirfStar III GPS chipset, for much better GPS reception than previous devices. The One was also significantly slimmer than the earlier Go devices, at the expense of shorter battery life.In January 2006, TomTom acquired the UK company Applied Generics, forming TomTom Traffic. The Go 510, 710 and 910, using NavCore 6, were released in April 2006.
The 910 added MP3 player and text-to-speech for road names; all models supported hands-free calling via Bluetooth, new RDS-TMC traffic support and 4' wide screens. The 510 and 710 stored maps on an, while the 910 had a 20GB hard drive. TomTom HOME, software for managing a TomTom from a PC, was first released to accompany the x10 series. NavCore 6 was made available as an update to v5 all-in-one devices in summer 2006, and to Navigator users in August 2006. Text-to-speech was supported only on the 910. In September 2006 the revised NavCore v6-powered One was released. An updated RIDER was released in May 2007, and a 4.3 in widescreen One XL.
Aside from the larger screen, this added support for an RDS-TMC receiver to the existing One. Compared with the 510 and 710, the One XL, with a slightly larger screen, did not have hands-free calling capability and had a slower CPU, fewer bundled accessories and a lower price. The Go x20 range released in Q3 2007 had NavCore v7, the 4.3 in screen of the One XL, built-in and an SD card slot. NavCore 7 had Map Share, allowing drivers to notify TomTom of closed roads, and for other drivers to share those updates and speech recognition. All x20s included an FM transmitter and an MP3 player.
Launch models were the 520 and 720, while the 920, released Q4 2007, added Enhanced Positioning Technology, which estimated vehicle position when out of GPS range such as when travelling through tunnels. Text-to-speech was supported across the range. The One XL HD Traffic, featuring integrated GSM SIM card for internet-linked 'HD Traffic' data, and the One XL-S, which included text-to-speech, were released at the end of 2007. NavCore 7 was released for all older TomTom all-in-one devices with the purchase of a new, compatible map.
Some versions of the phone came with the TomTom Navigator 7, from May 2008. TomTom said that they would not make a standalone release of the software, but in 2009 reversed this policy, and Navigator 7 was made available for general sale, without text-to-speech or speech recognition; as of 2015 TomTom had not produced a further version.
TomTom released the Go x30 range in April 2008 based on NavCore 8. New features included IQ Routes, which estimated journey times based on average recorded speeds, rather than speed limits, and Advanced Lane Guidance, an on-screen representation of the correct lane to take. The 930, like the x20, had Enhanced Positioning Technology. GSM HD Traffic receivers, plugging into the car's cigarette lighter, added HD Traffic to the Go range.
Refreshed ONE and XL models were released in May 2008, still based on NavCore 7, with an improved speaker. NavCore 8 updates for NavCore 7 devices, including the One v3 and v4, were released in June 2008, giving x20 users (only) IQ Routes and Advanced Lane Guidance, with the purchase of new maps.The Go x40 series, with NavCore 8.2, was released in the autumn of 2008. The x40 series was branded 'LIVE' with a built-in GSM SIM card, for connected features including HD Traffic, Google Local Search, real-time speed camera updates, and the facility to search for the cheapest fuel on route. In addition, IQ Routes '24/7' used the average speed for the time of day, instead of a time-independent average. TomTom x20 and x30 users were given an update with support for IQ Routes 24/7 on buying an up-to-date map. In 2008, TomTom acquired, a digital map maker, for €2.9 billion.The Go range was updated again in September 2009 with the 550, 750 and 950 Live, with NavCore 9. Compared with the x40, changes were relatively minor.
The MP3 player and FM transmitter were removed from the 940 to the 950. TomTom released a variety of lower-cost models, including a 5 in XXL, with many of the features from the Go x40 and x50, including Live, IQ Routes and Advanced Lane Guidance.
They do not have a micro-SD slot, and are restricted to a maximum of 2GB of internal storage, Bluetooth hands-free, and voice control. On 11 June 2012, at an event for 's 6 preview, TomTom was announced as the main mapping data provider for Apple's revamped iOS 6 app, replacing.In 2013 TomTom entered the market with the launch of the TomTom Runner and TomTom Multi-Sport GPS. TomTom extended its range of GPS sports watches with the launch of the Runner Cardio GPS in 2014 with a built-in heart rate monitor. TomTom Telematics also acquired Spain-based Coordina in 2013, a market leader in Fleet Management Solutions. The next year they also acquired French-based DAMS Tracking and Dutch-based Fleetlogic.
Also in 2014, TomTom partnered with for joint research on Highly Automated Driving (HAD) systems.Throughout the years TomTom struggled due to the rise of -enabled smartphone applications. As a result, the company changed its strategy to focus more on selling directly to carmakers rather than consumers.
TomTom signed deals to provide their navigation solutions to several carmakers including Volkswagen Group, and others.In 2015 TomTom entered a new product category with the launch of its new action camera, the Bandit. It had a built-in media server, enabling users to share footage in a matter of minutes. TomTom partnered with on innovative mapping technology for autonomous driving. TomTom launched a new sports watch, the TomTom Spark, which in addition to GPS and a heart-rate monitor, included music on the wrist and a 24/7 activity tracker. The device could store up to 500 songs and came pre-loaded with a 30-minute workout playlist curated by The Ministry of Sound. In late 2015, TomTom extended its deal with Apple and signed a new contract with, in which Uber driver app uses TomTom maps and traffic data in 300 cities worldwide. In May 2018, TomTom launched new portable navigation device the TomTom Go Camper to cater the requirements of caravan and motorhome users.In January 2018 the company faced criticism for announcing that it would no longer be providing map updates for some devices.
It also said that 'lifetime' meant the 'useful life' of a device. TomTom Group business structure Consumer TomTom's Consumer business is focused on creating location-based products that aid customers in navigation. Their consumer activities are focused on the drive and sports categories; products include PNDs, GPS sports watches and smartphone navigation applications. In late 2017, the Consumer division accounted for about 45% of TomTom's revenues. Automotive and Licensing TomTom's automotive business provides modular components (maps) and traffic and navigation software to car manufacturers and Tier 1 head unit vendors. Each component can be integrated as a stand-alone product, or combined into the Connected Navigation System.
TomTom's licensing branch sells TomTom map, traffic and navigation software. It also offers cloud-based products and platforms that allow developers access to create location-enabled applications for businesses and governments.
Licensing focuses on two types of customers:. B2B2C, where TomTom's products are incorporated in end user applications such as smartphones and tablets, and on the internet. B2B, serving professional users for location-based applications such as geographical information systems (GIS) providers, governmental bodies and traffic management institutionsIn late 2017, the Automotive and Licensing division accounted for about 37% of TomTom's revenues. Telematics TomTom Telematics is a business unit of TomTom dedicated to fleet management, vehicle telematics and connected car services. Webfleet is a software-as-a-service solution, used by small to large businesses to improve vehicle performance, save fuel, support drivers and increase overall fleet efficiency. In addition, TomTom Telematics provides services for the insurance, rental and leasing industries, car importers and companies that address businesses as well as consumers.TomTom Telematics supports more than 848,000 connected cars worldwide.
The company services drivers in more than sixty countries, giving them the industry's strongest local support network and widest range of sector-specific third-party applications and integrations. TomTom Telematics is an certified service, re-audited in November 2017.On January 22, 2019, TomTom agreed to sell its fleet management business to Japan's Bridgestone for €910 million ($1 billion). Products TomTom as a company offers five types of products: navigation devices, in-dashboard navigation and car control services, navigation software for installation on mobile devices, sports watches, and action cameras.
In-dashboard systems are released for the automotive market. The navigation devices and portable devices with installed software are referred to as units.
TomTom Business Solutions products offer telematics services for fleet management, aimed at the business market. The latest of these is the Go 9000 which provides telematics services in a portable unit the same size as the TomTom sat navs.Navigation. A TomTom mapping carTomTom units provide a flying interface with an oblique of the road, as well as a direct-overhead map view. They use a GPS receiver to show the precise location and provide visual and spoken directions on how to drive to the specified destination. Some TomTom systems also integrate with using Bluetooth, or to actually take calls and read aloud.Models are largely hardware-compatible, with different software; it has been reported that some users have been able to upgrade low-cost hardware with the software of more advanced models, for example providing a One XL or Go 510 with most of the functionality of a Go 940. TomTom Go – an all-in-one GPS navigation device. It has a, speaker, port, internal.
Most models have Bluetooth transceivers that allow connection to a. This allows it to make and receive calls (on NAV2 and NAV3 models, but only on certain NAV4 models).The TomTom Go models belong either to the NAV2, NAV3 or NAV4 ranges.
TomTom Camper & Caravan / RV – an all-in-one GPS navigation device. It has a, speaker, port, internal. Most models have Bluetooth transceivers that allow connection to a.
This allows it to make and receive calls. In Europe, the Camper model is based on the TomTom Go 1005, in North America the RV models are based on the NAV3 Start 60 model.
The TomTom Camper & Caravan and RV models belong to the NAV3 range and their biggest difference compared to other NAV3 models is the map that is supplied with, which allows certain size and weight data to be entered and being considered in the route planning. Technically any NAV3 device can be made to a Camper/RV editing by purchasing the camper map from the TomTom webshop. TomTom Pro/Truck – designed for professional truck drivers and include truck-specific software and maps. It has a, speaker, port, internal. Most models have Bluetooth transceivers that allow connection to a. This allows it to make and receive calls (on NAV3 models).The TomTom Pro/Truck models belong either to the NAV3 or NAV4 ranges. A few years ago truck maps were available to NAV2 models too.
For individual professional drivers the Pro 5150 model is recommended, due to the support provided by TomTom's general consumer customer support, whilst the other Pro/Truck models are supported by TomTom Telematics only, which require a WebFleet account with TomTom. TomTom Via – middle class GPS navigation device. It has a, speaker, port, internal. Most models have Bluetooth transceivers that allow connection to a.
This allows it to make and receive calls. All the TomTom Via models belong to the NAV3 range. TomTom Start – an entry-level GPS navigation device. It has a, speaker, port, internal, but usually a lower HW specification, compared to the Via and Go models. Some models have Bluetooth transceivers that allow connection to a.
The TomTom Start models belong either to the NAV2, NAV3 or NAV4 ranges. TomTom One and One XL – The TomTom One is the base model for. The difference between the TomTom One XL and the TomTom One is the size of the touch screen (4.3 vs 3.5 in or 110 vs 89 mm). Neither model of the One contains the added functions included in the Go models, such as Bluetooth hands-free calling and MP3 Jukebox. However, the One is able to receive traffic and weather updates using the TomTom Plus service when paired via Bluetooth with a mobile phone with a DUN data service.
The reduced software capability means less demand on the hardware, which allows the One to be sold at a significantly lower price than the Go. The XL is also available as a Live version with integrated Live Services. TomTom Rider – Portable water-resistant models for and users. They differ from other devices in that the Rider is partly shielded and has a 'glove-friendly' screen and GUI. There are many different models in the NAV2 and NAV4 ranges. TomTom Navigator – a GPS navigation software product for (PDAs), devices, and some smartphones.
TomTom Navigator 6 replaced the earlier TomTom Mobile 5.2. It can use GPS receivers built into the device or external (e.g., Bluetooth-connected) receivers. Navigator 7 was the latest release of this software, released as a part of the software that came with the June 2008 HTC Touch Diamond. Frequently used functions can be added to the main screen of the program, and users can report map corrections and share them with other users.
Navigator supports touch screens; devices without touch screens use a cursor to input data. The software is available on SD card and DVD.
It runs on a number of devices listed on the TomTom website, but will run successfully on many unlisted devices using the, discontinued in 2010. The DVD version includes a DVD, printed 15-character product code, Quick Start Guide, Licensing Agreement, a poster with a picture diagram for setup procedure of DVD version and SD card version, and an advertisement for associated TomTom Plus services. The DVD contains installation software for, software for mobile devices, licenses, manuals, maps, and voices. The software for mobile devices includes CAB files for Palm, PPC, Symbian, and UIQ3.
TomTom for iOS – GPS navigation software product for devices, originally announced for the at the Apple Keynote speech in early June 2009, and released internationally on 15 August 2009 in the Apple App Store, with various map packs for different regions. TomTom Vice President of Marketing Development gave information in an interview by in July 2009. Currently the app works with iPhone (all models), the iPod Touch (all models) and the iPad (all models), however Apple dropped the support for the early models and latest versions of the TomTom iOS app might have issues on certain devices. There are two separate TomTom car kits available for certain Apple devices.
The current maps available in each countries' app stores varies according to language availability of the app itself, the country of the app store, and thus differing region group map packs are available. Turkey and Greece were not included in the larger Europe map pack; this is related to the AppStore's app size limitation of 2 GB. These maps are available separately. Iceland is not available in any map package sold by TomTom at the moment, but they are working on it (and a few other countries too). Also most likely there will be a new iOS app available, based on the NavKit, which might cure the issue with the size limit (also Apple increased the app size limit to 4GB). TomTom Go Mobile, GPS navigation software for the operating system. It replaced the old app, which had similar features to the iOS app.
In March 2015, TomTom announced the new TomTom GO Mobile app for Android with a freemium subscription model for maps with the first 50 miles/75 kilometres per month being free, including all the maps that are available, TomTom Traffic and Speed Cameras. The previous app, which had promised 'free lifetime updates', is not available for purchase on anymore and its maps are not updated since October 2015. TomTom claims their definition of lifetime map updates is 'the period of time that TomTom continues to support the app with updates'. Previous customers of TomTom's Android navigation app are offered a discount on the subscription in the new app for three years. There is no provision for users who want to keep using the old app under the conditions it was sold with lifetime map updates. TomTom Speed Cameras, a mobile software application released in 2015 free of charge.Navigation software for several mobile phones discontinued after release 5.2; Navigator, which does not support all the phones that Mobile did, is the nearest equivalent.
Mobile 5.2 cannot use maps later than v6.60 build 1223; this and earlier program versions are not compatible with all map versions, particularly other builds of version 6.In September 2012, collaborated with TomTom to provide mapping data for its revamped iOS 6 updated app. The partnership was in part due to Apple's decision to wean itself off the products of its competitor,. As of 2018 TomTom continues to provide data for Apple Maps. Sports.
TomTom sport and golf watches – In 2011, TomTom teamed up with Nike to create a fitness watch. Since then, TomTom have introduced their own watches (Runner, Multi-sport, Spark, Touch, Adventurer), and extended the range to the golf players too. All watches include GPS sensors that allow monitoring the user's activities or see green and hazard distances along the golf course.
The sports watches also include a heart-rate monitor in the strap, and the Spark allows the user to stream MP3 files from the watch to a wireless headset via Bluetooth. TomTom action camera – On 29 April 2015, TomTom announced their latest innovation, the TomTom Bandit action camera. It is TomTom's first try in the action camera segment.TomTom Home and MyDrive Connect TomTom Home (stylized as TomTom HOME) is a 32-bit PC application that allows synchronization/updates to be sent to the mobile device. The container states that it is compatible with Mac OS X v10.3 or greater and Windows ME/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 (see above reference). After installation, it has options to choose a device to be associated to and activate the software. A caution is given that the software only allows one device to be associated to an email address and the associated device can be changed only after 14 days since the previous association.
TomTom Home version 2.0 and above is implemented on the platform. With version 2.2, TomTom Home added a content-sharing platform where users can download and upload content to personalize their device such as voices, start-up images, sets, etc. At the moment TomTom Home is on version 2.9.Despite being based on the cross-platform XULRunner, TomTom Home lacks support for Linux (and most probably it won't ever support, as the NAV2 devices are mostly legacy models by now). It is, for instance, impossible to update the maps in these devices by connecting them to another machine running Linux, even when using a common web browser like Firefox that normally allowed such an update under Microsoft Windows.However, the devices can still be read in a Linux OS as a disk drive. There is even software made by the community to manage some functions ofthe TomTom.The NAV3 and NAV4 range of models use MyDrive Connect.
MyDrive Connect is compatible with 32bit and 64bit versions of Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 preview and with most Mac OS X versions. The internal flash memory or the memory card content of the device cannot be accessed through USB for security reasons (modified applications would easily accept a map that wasn't sold by TomTom). The device can update itself by getting files through the HTTP protocol over USB. The support app is nothing more than a proxy on the PC buffering the download. So far the security achieved using this mechanism has not been broken yet.
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