Johannesburg, 04 Mar 2009
Leaf International Communications announced the official launch of their unique suite of products, Leaf Pinpoint in South Africa in February 2009. The product was showcased at the recent Consumer Electronics Show, in Vegas, for the US market (January 2009) and has showcased this product at the Mobile World Congress show, in Barcelona, for the European market.
New Leaf Pinpoint is a unique suite of applications that not only makes it easy to find those things that you care about, but also gives you the freedom to be found... anywhere in the world!
Leaf Pinpoint provides you with real-time and historical map views of the things you care about, directly from your mobile device or from the comfort of your Windows-enabled PC. The permission-based applications and transmitting units put the power in your hands - allowing you to control what you want... when you want.
Being a global player and leader in mapping innovation, NAVTEQ provides digital maps that offer flexibility for Leaf to create applications which are unique to the end-user, in both mobile and desktop formats. NAVTEQ's unique data collection technology enables Leaf to offer their client base the most up-to-date mapping and navigational data available.
Leaf Pinpoint is one of the first location software applications to make use of NAVTEQ's Q4 2008 global map offering. This will allow you to find friends, family, work colleagues or assets, with lightning speed and the utmost convenience, anywhere in the world.
While working on the new application, the Leaf development team not only factored in ease-of-use, but ensured that ease-of-purchase was also a determining launch criteria. Leaf Pinpoint is a true, off-the-shelf solution which gives everyone the “freedom to find”. What would previously have been perceived as a “big corporate” application has now been tailor-made for an incredibly diverse target market, ranging from corporate users to family and friends. The convenience of a once-off purchase, coupled with the fact that there are no complicated fitting requirements of hardware or binding contracts, affords the user a new luxury and true consumer benefits.
This suite of products includes:
* Leaf Pinpoint Mobile
* Leaf Pinpoint Desktop
* Leaf Geo-Pin: for use with either Leaf Pinpoint Mobile or Leaf Pinpoint desktop
* Leaf Pinpoint Tracker: free for use with any Windows Mobile professional device
Leaf Pinpoint Mobile
With Leaf Pinpoint Mobile on your Windows Mobile phone, it has never been easier to find or be found. No more asking... “where are you?” or “where is it?” Simply find whatever it is on the map - anytime, anywhere, in real-time.
The uses and benefits are endless: peace of mind in knowing the whereabouts of your family and loved-ones, being able to use it where and when you want or just having fun staying connected to your friends, assets or drivers in a new and exciting way.
Leaf Pinpoint Desktop
With all the benefits of Leaf Pinpoint Mobile, the Leaf Pinpoint Desktop for Windows PC affords you the benefit of increased control over your people and assets.
Not only can you see locations and view history, now you can create routes, view the route travelled by others and interact with the places of interest on the route.
These benefits, coupled with the freedom to add your own unique places of interest or simulate historical routes driven, makes it an impressive management tool that can aid clear and informed decision-making.
Leaf Pinpoint Tracker
Now everyone can enjoy the benefits of new Leaf Pinpoint.
Simply share the experience by sending your friends or colleagues the Leaf Pinpoint Tracker software, and they will instantly be connected - giving them the ability to be found by friends, family, loved ones or colleagues.
There are no costs attached, but the recipient must be in possession of a mobile handset that runs off a Windows Mobile version 6 touch-screen device or higher operating platform.
Leaf Pinpoint Tracker literally makes everyone, and anyone “free to be tracked”!
Leaf Geo-Pin
The Leaf Geo-Pin is a specifically designed, purpose-built device, which enables you to find anything you choose.
The form factor makes it ideal for use in locating either persons or material objects - simply place the Leaf Geo-Pin in, or on, the object you wish to find, and enjoy the “freedom to find”.... anything!
Even though the user or carrier is unable to “find”, Leaf Geo-Pin is the optimal way to be “found”. Its improved battery performance, uniquely designed motion sensor function and “non-dependence” on a Windows Mobile device, makes it extremely convenient to use.
Transmit your location to either Leaf Pinpoint Mobile or Leaf Pinpoint Desktop users - directly from the Geo-Pin itself. In addition, Geo-Pin's quick dial options allow you to communicate with others, even non-Pinpoint users.
Leaf has globally showcased its latest innovation; Pinpoint. CEO of the organisation, Brandon Leigh, says: “Product developers at Leaf have designed Pinpoint in response to the public's need to, at times, identify the precise location of their staff, loved ones or possessions, for various reasons. The result is a product that is remarkably accurate and provides users with convenience truly unique to the product.” Having Leaf Pinpoint on one's phone or desktop will literally put you, your friends and your family, on the map.
Whatever your need, Leaf Pinpoint's uses and benefits are endless: peace of mind in knowing the whereabouts of your family and loved-ones, being able to use it where and when you want or just having fun staying connected to your friends, assets or drivers in a new and exciting way.
Leaf Pinpoint, available at Leaf stores at Cedar Square: 086 144 5323, Fourways Mall: 011 465 9494 or at Vodaworld: 011 653 6663. Please visit www.leafpinpoint.net for more information about Leaf Pinpoint.
Leaf Pinpoint features and benefits:
* Permission-based management system: Lets you decide who you see, who can see you and when.
* Ease of interaction: Associate with contacts, one-click based friend interaction options - Call, SMS or e-mail your friends from the map without having to re-enter their information.
* Peace of mind and control: Know where your assets are, as well as your friends or loved ones.
* Global reach: Leaf Pinpoint's global mapping capabilities give you peace of mind - no matter where you are in the world.
* Convenience: No wires, plugs or bulky tracking devices means optimal convenience - it is easy to use and easy to carry.
* Manage: You not only have freedom to find, but you also have “freedom to be found” - turn your positioning beacon on or off as it suits you - you decide.
* Lightning fast: The vector-based maps are updated automatically and save you time and money. Accurate, real time GPS (Global Positioning System) and Cell ID positioning (A method of determining location using mobile phone and cell towers - where available) which works when no GPS fix can be obtained by using Cell ID to calculate your approximate position.
* Power management: Advanced Ki-gnosis motion-aware technology for efficient power management.
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