Nokia Solutions and Networks has tied up with NTT DOCOMO, wherein it would provide the operator the advanced location system facility. This medium supports the assisted global navigation satellite system (A-GLONASS) positioning technology.
The increasing number of smartphone subscribers has created a ripple-down effect on the demand for location-based services such as navigation, local information services and advertisements, concierge services and check-in applications. In urban areas with high-rise buildings, however, it is challenging to acquire an adequate number of visible GPS satellites needed for positioning The A-GLONASS positioning technology helps to supplement the number of visible GPS satellites with GLONASS satellites, thus improving the positioning success rate.
Commenting on the development, Hiroshi Nakamura, managing director, core network development department, NTT DOCOMO says, ?Location-based services are clearly important to customers. With A-GLONASS, our customers will be able to enjoy location-based services even in places where buildings are packed closely together.?
