Relying on an advanced digital map production technology, a dynamic updating system covering whole China, and supported by international marketing and service systems, NavInfo provides its customers with the most accurate and enhanced navigable maps to meet the market’s various demands.

Abundant information

Abundant Points of Interest (POIs)

NavInfo navigable maps contain a large amount of POIs, including government agencies, scientific research institutes, banks, commercial bodies, food & drink shops, leisure and entertainment companies, cultural and educational institutions , museums , medical and healthcare institutions, office buildings, hotels, restaurants , tourist spots,post offices, telecom shops, airports, railway stations, harbors, auto-service shops, gyms, residential quarters and so on.

NavInfo’s current database includes several millions of POIs and neighboring information, such as petrol stations, restaurants and hotels.

NavInfo’s field researchers, who cover whole China, validate thousands of POIs and numerous road information in the field to guarantee the integrity and freshness of NavInfo’s map data. Meanwhile, the POIs are designed to satisfy users’practical application, facilitating their journey.

Complete road information

In order to provide the automotive and location-based service industries with more detailed and accurate navigable maps covering whole China, NavInfo navigable maps contain a huge amount of road attributes, such as the number of lanes, traffic directions, traffic restrictions, crossroads, etc..

Map data covering whole China

Since April 2006, NavInfo’s maps cover 300+ cities in 31 provinces of Mainland China

Field verification

Preeminent quality

Authentic data from official sources
The basic map data of NavInfo’s navigable maps come from the authoritative surveying and mapping department. In order to have fresher map data, NavInfo uses a lot of images from high resolution commercial satellites as an auxiliary measure.

Field verification
NavInfo’s field researchers, who cover whole China, validate thousands of POIs and numerous road information in the field to guarantee the integrity and freshness of NavInfo’s map data.
Through the acquisition, addition and update of relevant information, we certify the high quality of our maps.

Quality Control of the whole process
At each step of the manufacture, NavInfo evaluates and validates the quality of the map data.

Meeting the quality standard of the automotive industry
In 2002, NavInfo was the first company to launch mature navigable maps in the Chinese market,and then, provided auto-purpose navigable map products to giant automakers from Japan, Europe and America.

ISO 9001: 2000 quality system certification

A rich experience in manufacturing navigable maps
Since 1997, NavInfo has been developing navigable maps’producing processes suitable for Chinese situations by introducing world class navigable maps manufacturing technologies and independent R&D. Moreover, NavInfo has embraced the most up-to-date navigable map manufacturing technologies and know-how, and honors international advanced standards.

High-resolution satellite image applied to road information collecting and updating



Advanced digital data input technology

As one of the chief members of the Chinese navigable map standardization group, NavInfo participates in drawing up a set of industry standards which are suitable for the Chinese market , and adopts the most advanced know-how to realize an efficient and dynamic collecting, updating and publishing of map data.

Excellent updating process

Freshness is one of the most important standards to evaluate the quality of navigable maps. NavInfo ensures an excellent updating process through the following measures:

• An efficient dynamic updating network system covering whole China, supported by modern enterprise operation systems.
• A professional information department constantly collecting road and POI information through abundant national authentic materials.
• Various measures to update key area’s data, such as aviation images and high resolution commercial satellite images.

Complete Certification

Qualifications and approvals
The company has obtained the national A-rating qualification for professional surveying and mapping , and was awarded the government approval for developing,manufacturing, and selling navigable maps.

Legal map inspection
According to the requirements of the surveying and mapping department as well as the regulations on map security, NavInfo’s navigable maps use the map security encryption specified by the government.

Before their release, NavInfo’s navigable maps have all passed the map inspection conducted by the surveying and mapping authority. An inspection number is allocated for each new version.

Legal publication channel
Sinomap Press, the most famous and respected publication institution in China, is the publication channel for NavInfo’s navigable maps. A publication number is allocated for each new version.

100% proprietary intellectual property rights
NavInfo has 100% proprietary intellectual property rights concerning all navigable map products it produces and sells.

International marketing and service system

NavInfo has established JV with Toyota Tsusho Corporation and NAVTEQ, in June and October 2004 respectively ; the first one, Beijing NaviSystem Co. Ltd.; the second one, Shanghai NAV2 (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
These two joint ventures focus on providing giant automakers from Japan , Europe and America, auto electronic manufacturers and portable device manufacturers, with NavInfo’s navigable maps.
Thanks to these partnerships, NavInfo has successfully established a professional sales system, a mature after-service, and a qualified international technical support team.

About Toyota Tsusho Corporation
Toyota Tsusho Corporation from Japan, is a subordinate company of Toyota Group. As one of the world Top 500 Fortune companies, based on its international cooperation experience and ability, it plays an important role in the internationalization and informatization of the world.

About NAVTEQ
NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions.  NAVTEQ creates the digital maps and map content that power navigation and location-based services solutions around the world. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 1,900 employees located in 133 offices in 24 countries.
NAVTEQ is a trademark in the U.S. and other countries.2006 NAVTEQ . All rights reserved.