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lasers record the width, height and contours of the first reflective surface they encounter, producing data that when combined with the images create a three-dimension representation. Three-dimension representations are already available in Japan and
Western Europe; employees at the company's U.S.
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Insight, described as "our consumer map feedback and change reporting system". The idea is to let end users report errors directly to Tele Atlas, not via the technical support of the manufacturers of products using Tele Atlas maps, and thereby reducing
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on 31 October 2007 initiating a bidding war for Tele Atlas. TomTom responded by upping their bid to €2.9 billion, an offer which was again approved by the board of Tele Atlas. Garmin had been expected to counterbid once again: with Tele Atlas' main global rival
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support costs. Map errors are reported using the Tele Atlas Map
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was accepted by the Tele Atlas board. This was then trumped by a €2.3 billion offer from United States-based rival
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Mapper van with cameras visible on the top of the vehicle and the hard drives cabinet in the customized rear seat.
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