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LBS Infrastructure for CDMA Networks

Pioneers in Location-Based Infrastructure

Recognized by Frost & Sullivan as the only single provider of every element in the location-based services (LBS) value chain, TCS provides an end-to-end solution that includes applications, infrastructure, mapping, and content.

TCS developed the world’s first wireless location platform in 1996. Since then, we have continued to provide time-tested, standards-based location solutions to over 45 operators worldwide. TCS’ unique approach and 12 years of LBS experience help mobile operators reduce time to market and implementation costs, as well as eliminate integration problems associated with launching new location services.

Mobile Positioning Center (MPC)

The Xypoint® Mobile Positioning Center is a standards-based solution that routes location information from the wireless operator’s CDMA network to applications.

Position Determining Engine (PDE)

The Xypoint Position Determining Engine provides the precise location information of devices in an operator’s CDMA network. The precise location is provided to applications that use the data to provide value-added service to customers.

Mapping servers

The Xypoint Mapping Server, a location-based services platform, enables companies to develop and deploy location services within new and existing applications. Supporting Web, mobile and on-board clients, Xypoint Mapping Server provides a technology platform for client applications to request and receive location, routing, and point-of-interest information, as well as generate maps.

The Xypoint Dynamic Data Server gives users invaluable real-time, route-specific traffic information, where and when they need it—relevant to their location, and when they can do something with it. The Xypoint Dynamic Data Server integrates seamlessly with the Xypoint Mapping Server to deliver traffic incidents, travel times, speed flow maps, points of interest, and more. Features include flexible data support, traffic incident searches, enhanced driving directions, and map display.

Middleware

The Xypoint Location Services Gateway (XLSG) is middleware that serves as the interface between the LBS platform components and the LBS applications using standard communication protocols. The XLSG provides authentication, authorization, privacy, and revenue assurance related to location applications and transactions.

Satellite Reference Network

The Xypoint Reference Network provides data on any satellite, for any location, at any given moment, for precision location solutions. It does so in the format required by the operator's location server. Accessing multiple networks of satellite receivers and constantly downloading data from strategically positioned receivers around the world via its partnership with Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and Qualcomm, TCS is able to deliver reference data necessary to deploy commercial or emergency A-GNSS services.

Reporting

The TCS Xypoint Reporting Service (XRS) is a highly flexible and scalable reporting service that complements other TCS Xypoint Location Platform services.