ALK Technologies CoPilot Truck - Manual (Page 3)

Welcome to CoPilot Truck | Mobile!
CoPilot Truck | Mobile is changing the way truck drivers work, making it
possible for street-level directions to be generated on a mobile phone,
anywhere, within seconds. CoPilot Truck | Mobile, the first navigation system
specifically designed for company drivers, owner operators, and leased
operators, is the only way to get truck-specific directions on Smartphones.
Stay on Truck-Legal Roads with CoPilot
CoPilot Truck | Mobile, now available for Windows Mobile -based
Smartphones, provides turn-by-turn driving directions respecting commercial
truck restrictions. CoPilot Truck | Mobile can be used in or out of the vehicle.
There’s no need to look at a printed map — you just listen and go!
CoPilot Truck | Mobile Features
Spoken dock-to-dock directions
Automatic route recalculation
Detour around traffic and avoid roads
Portable and easy to use
Easy to see display screen
Immediate access to up-to-date maps
CoPilot Truck | Mobile Includes...
6 million miles of U.S. roadways
1 million kilometers of Canadian roadways
13’6” height and 80,000 lb weight restrictions
Hazmat and 53’/102” trailer restrictions
Over 100 million North American addresses
3 million points-of-interest including truck stops, weight stations,
and fuel locations
31,000 exit numbers
How CoPilot Uses GPS Technology
The Global Positioning System (GPS), developed by the U.S. Department
of Defense, is a constellation of 24 satellites that orbit the Earth twice daily.
Each satellite contains an atomic clock that is accurate to the nanosecond,
and constantly emitting radio waves toward Earth. GPS sensors (hardware
devices for receiving data) can receive these signals from the satellites. GPS
relies on the fact that radio waves travel at the speed of light to calculate dis-
tances, and the exact location of the sensor is figured by combining the data
received from four satellites.
Using the data from these four satellites, GPS is able to give you the
latitude, longitude and elevation of your present location, and also your road
speed and direction of travel on a route. Given the right conditions, a GPS
sensor can identify your geographic position anywhere in the world within a
few meters.
CoPilot uses the GPS positional data that it receives from your hardware unit
to display your current position on a map as you drive. This is called "track-
ing". CoPilot also uses GPS data to guide you along a planned route if you
enter a destination on your Smartphone. CoPilot guides you with audible
prompts as well as on-screen directions as you drive.
GPS Accuracy
The GPS signal CoPilot receives from the constellation of satellites has a
rated accuracy of within 5 - 10 meters. This means that 95% of the time
the reported location is within 15 - 30 feet of your exact position. If CoPilot
initially places you on the wrong road (this happens only rarely), keep driving
and CoPilot will automatically correct itself and find your proper position.
Occasionally, CoPilot's GPS tracking will be less accurate or fail to work at all
because your GPS receiver is unable to receive satellite signals. Heavy
foliage, tall buildings, or any other structures obstructing communications will
interfere with CoPilot's ability to track your location. Like your car radio, GPS
tracking can also be affected by weather conditions if severe. CoPilot will
continue tracking as soon as adequate signals are available. Despite these
limitations, you can expect CoPilot to provide you with useable and accurate
information most of the time. CoPilot will alert you if accurate information is
unavailable.
Safety Warning
Always keep your hands on the steering wheel and eyes on the road
when driving!
Do not use this product in any way that interferes with safe and attentive
operation of a vehicle. When used in a vehicle, do not place the GPS
receiver, antenna, power supply, or your computer where it may strike the
driver or passengers if the vehicle turns sharply or stops abruptly. This
product is designed, manufactured, and intended as an aid to planning and
navigating routes. The accuracy of the map data, driving directions, and
GPS tracking system is insufficient for this product to be used for autoated
navigation or in any situation in which the failure of the product could lead
directly to death, personal injury, or physical or environmental damage. The
driver must remain alert at all times to actual road conditions and obey all
posted signs and traffic regulations.
ALK Technologies assumes no responsibility for any damage or injury
resulting from the use of this product.
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