Map update for Calgary Alberta

January 6, 2012
by PERSENTECH

The following updates have been made to the Calgary AB. coverage map.

Red Light Camera controlled intersection at Deerfoot Trail and 16th Avenue NE added.

Red Light Camera controlled intersection at 16th Avenue at Canada Olympic Drive SW added.

Red Light Camera controlled intersection at Glenmore Trail and 52nd Street SE added.

Addition of a playground on Everston Dr. SW to Everoak Cr. SW.

Addition of a school zone on Everston Dr. SW at Eversyde Close SW.

Addition of a school Zone and Playgrounds along Cranston Dr. S.

Addition of a playground along Chaparral Circle S.E.

Addition of a playground on Promenade Way.

Addition of a playground on Auburn Bay Blvd SE.

Speed zone changes and road segment changes as a result of the completion of road work/infrastructure changes:

Speed zone change to 60 kph on 112 Ave NW from 69 St NW to Sarcee Trail NW

Speed zone change to 60 kph on Sarcee trail NW from Sherwood Blvd NW to Citadel Blvd NW.

Speed zone change to 60 kph on Shaganappi Trail NW from Sherwood Blvd NW to Country Hills Blve NW.

Speed zone change to 60 kph on Nosehill Drive NW from Ranchlands Blvd NW to Silver Springs Blve NW.

Speed zone change to 80 kph on Stoney Trail NW from Country Hills Blvd NW to Tuscany Blvd NW.

Speed zone change to 60 kph on Crowchild rail NW from Tuscany Blvd NW new extension to Stoney Trail NW.

Speed zone change to 70 kph on Bow Trail SW from Sarcee Trail SW to 85th St SW.

Speed zone change to 80 kph on SW Glenmore Trail from Glenmore Parkway to McLeoad Trail.

Speed zone change to 80 kph on 37st SW from Anderson Road To Fish Creek Blvd.

Speed zone change to 60 kph on Fish Creek Blvd from 37 st SW to a point approximately 200 m west of Everbrook Dr.

Speed zone change to 60 kph on Shawnessy Blvd SW from James Mckevitt road to Shawinigan Dr. SW.

Speed zone change to 60 kph on Spruce Meadows Way from Spruce Meadows Trail SE to Southern City limits.

Speed zone change to 60 kph on Sherrif King Street SW from Spruce Meadows Trail SE to Southern City limits.

Speed zone change to 70 kph on 72 St SE from Marquis of Lorne Trail SE to Southern City limits.

Speed zone change to 70 kph on 178 Ave SE.

Speed zone change to 60 kph on 52nd St SE from McKenzie Towne Blvd SE to Marquis of Lorne Trail SE.

Speed zone change to 70 kph on 114 Ave SE from Barlow trail SE to 84 St SE.

Speed zone change to 60 kph on Falconridge Blvd NE from Saddleridge Blvd Ne to 64 Ave NE.

Speed zone change to 70 kph on Silver Springs Gate NW from Crowchild Trail NW to Silver Springs Blvd NW.

Speed zone change to 70 kph on Bow trail SW from 45 st SW to Sarcee Trail SW.

Speed zone change to 70 kph on 16 Ave from Bowness Raod to 29 St NW.

Speed zone change to 60 kph on Mount Royal Gate SW from Richard Rd SW to Crowchild Trail SW.

Speed zone change to 60 kph on 24th Ave SE from 114 Av SE to a point 200 m north of Douglas Bank S.

The specifics of these changes can be referenced at www.myottomate.com using an Internet Explorer web browser application.

Map update for Winnipeg, Rural Manitoba, and Melbourne, Australia!

December 4, 2011
by PERSENTECH

For Winnipeg, Chief Peguis Road and 80 kph speed zone added, Lagimodiere speed zone change from 90 to 80 from Bishop Grandin to point 350 m south of Sage Creek Blvd, Pth 101 at Dugald - new intersection construction change 70 to 80 and widened road, and an aAdjustment of 80 to 60 kph speed zone transition on Waverly between Lee Blvd and Sandusky Drive.

For Rural Manitoba, speed zone adjustments near Blumenort - 90 down to 70 and 70 down to 60 between Clearspring road and highway 311.

Various road segment and speed zone adjustments in Melbourne and Mooroolbark Australia.

The specifics of these changes can be referenced at www.myottomate.com using an Internet Explorer web browser application.

Map update for Rural Manitoba and new map for Oshawa, Ontario published!

November 23, 2011
by PERSENTECH

The Rural Manitoba coverage map includes speed zone changes along Highway 59 from Path 101 to Iles des chiens, on Highway 311 through Niverville, near Bothwell MB., and through Blumenort MB.

A new speed map of Oshawa Ontario has been published. In addition, school zones, playgrounds and crosswalk alerts are included. There are no red light cameras in Oshawa.

The specifics of these changes can be referenced at www.myottomate.com using an Internet Explorer web browser application.

Map updates for Winnipeg MB., Rural Manitoba, and Ottawa, Toronto, Markham, Missisauga, and Oakville ON. now available!

October 18, 2011
by PERSENTECH

The Winnipeg coverage map includes the removal of a crosswalk, widening of Waverly Blvd., and the inclusion of an approximation of the Chief Peguis road extension between Main Street and Lagimodiere Blvd.

The Rural Manitoba map includes speed zone changes and the addition of school zones and playgrounds within Steinbach, MB.

The Ottawa map includes numerous changes in the West end of the region including speed zone changes, school zones, playgrounds, crosswalks, and deer crossings.

The Toronto, Markham, Mississauga, and Oakville map changes include adjustments to Hwy 401, speed zone changes, and the addition of school zones and playgrounds.

The specifics of these changes can be referenced at www.myottomate.com using an Internet Explorer web browser application.

Map updates for Winnipeg, Rural Manitoba and Grand Forks, ND. now available!

August 2, 2011
by PERSENTECH

The Winnipeg coverage map includes speed zone changes along Waverly and Highway 75 and the addition of a crosswalk on Henderson Highway.

The Rural Manitoba map includes a speed zone change along Highway 75 and adjustments to the map coverage edges.

The Grand Forks MN./ND. coverage map includes a speed zone change on Washington Ave. and adjustments to the map coverage edges. The detailed map changes can be referenced at www.myottomate.com using an Internet Explorer web browser application.

Map updates for Toronto, Scarborough, and Mississauga ON. now available!

May 24, 2011
by PERSENTECH

The Toronto map includes various speed zone changes to 40 kph, the addition of crosswalks and school zones in downtown Toronto, and speed adjustments along highway 401.

The Scarborough map changes include speed zone adjustments along Markham Road N from Highgway 401 to Steeles Ave.

The Mississauga map changes include the addition of Red Light Cameras in Etobicoke and speed zone changes along highway 427, and 409. Detailed map changes can be referenced at www.myottomate.com using an Internet Explorer web browser application.

Issue With "View Map" on BlackBerry OS 6

May 24, 2011
by PERSENTECH

BlackBerries running OS6, such as the Torch, will not be able to "View maps" in their trip reports.

We are aware of an issue with the OS6 version of BlackBerry Maps that prevents the OttoMobile application from displaying trips. The function has been disabled for all OS6 devices.

We are working on a fix for this issue.

BlackBerry devices running older OS versions (v.4.5 and up) are not affected.

Map updates for GVRD, Winnipeg, and Brandon MB. now available!

April 4, 2011
by PERSENTECH

The Winnipeg coverage map includes the modification of a number of roads and speed limits and crosswalks, including the removal of the crosswalk on Osborne at Wardlaw Ave., which has been replaced by traffic signals.

The Brandon map includes crosswalk and school zone adjustments along 18th Street N.

The Greater Vancouver Regional District coverage map includs many road and speed zone adjustments as well as the addition of numerous new RLC controlled intersections, totaling 121. Detailed map changes can be referenced at www.myottomate.com using an Internet Explorer web browser application.

BlackBerry version 2.5 released

February 23, 2011
by PERSENTECH

This version introduces a new feature that stops a trip and turns off the GPS function when the device has been idle for more than 10 minutes, which helps reduce battery usage on the GPS function if the trip has stopped.

Coverage Map update for Edmonton AB.

February 15, 2011
by PERSENTECH

The Edmonton coverage map includes road adjustments and a RLC intersection at Wayne Gretzky Dr (NB) at 118 Ave.

Coverage Map updates for Mississauga, ON., Montreal QC., and Edmonton AB.

February 4, 2011
by PERSENTECH

Coverage map updates with speed zone changes, addition of RLC intersections and other alert notification additions and adjustments.

The Mississauga coverage area includes several speed zone changes and the addition of 11 RLC intersections.

The Montreal coverage map includes the addition of crosswalk alerts and four RLC intersections.

The Edmonton coverage map includes speed zone changes and road adjustments resulting from expansion.

OttoMobile for BlackBerry 2.3 released

Thursday Dec 30 2010
by PERSENTECH

OttoMobile for BlackBerry, version 2.3, is now available at BlackBerry App World.

This version addresses issues with Metric to Imperial conversions, as well as some cosmetic issues.

The upgrade is free to all existing OttoMobile for BlackBerry users.

OttoMobile for iPhone 1.3 released

Wednesday Dec 22 2010
by PERSENTECH

OttoMobile for iPhone version 1.3 is now available through the iTunes App Store, in both Pro and Lite versions!

The new release includes compatibility changes for iOS 4.2, including fixing a Heartbeat pulse timestamp issue, and improved refreshing of the map list, as well as map updates and new coverage map information.

San Jose and Palo Alto maps now available

Friday Dec 03 2010
by PERSENTECH

We have now released a new map for San Jose, California, as well as having expanded our Palo Alto map.

The Palo Alto coverage map includes parts of the Menlo Park, Sunnyvale, and Mountain View jurisdictions. Updates include speed limit adjustments, and the additions of playgrounds, school zones, and crosswalks.

The San Jose map includes parts of the Campbell, Alamitos, Alum Rock, River Oaks, and Berryessa Creek areas. The map includes speed limits, playgrounds, school zones, crosswalks, deer crossings, rat box intersections (red light cameras), and hazardous intersections.

A one-year subscription to the San Jose map sells for $2.99, while the Palo Alto subscription is $1.99. All subscriptions include one year of updates.