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Trimble GPS Makes Driving Safer and More Secure in Britain

7 July 2000

Trimble GPS Makes Driving Safer and More Secure in Britain

    SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Trimble announced today that Trafficmaster has selected 
its Global Positioning System technology for the Royal Automobile Club's 
Trackstar, a new vehicle security service that makes driving safer and more 
secure in mainland Britain.

    RAC Trackstar is a joint venture between RAC, Trafficmaster and
Haymarket Magazines Ltd.  The system combines GPS technology with a specially
designed GSM wireless communications module to provide instant notification of
a vehicle breakdown, emergency or theft.  When a vehicle equipped with
Trackstar is activated, the National Control Center is immediately alerted.
The security service knows the vehicle's exact location and the motorist can
speak directly to a control center operator for emergency or breakdown
assistance.  If a car is stolen, the motorist contacts the control center.
The control center alerts the police and continuously monitors the vehicle
until it is recovered.

    "We are extremely pleased to be working with Trimble, the leader in
GPS technology," said David Martell, chief executive of Trafficmaster.  "Using
innovative GPS and wireless communications technologies, Trackstar gives
motorists the peace of mind to make driving a safer and more secure
experience."

    RAC Trackstar uses Trimble's Lassen(TM) SK II GPS module.  The receiver is
intended for OEMs and system integrators who require low-power consumption,
maximum GPS performance and flexibility.

    The Lassen SK II is a small, high-performance GPS receiver with half-watt
power consumption, designed specifically for embedded solutions such as
RAC Trackstar.  Integrators can easily add GPS with minimal impact on a
system's power supply.

    Trimble's Lassen SK II offers the highest performance available in a
miniature GPS receiver with fast signal acquisition, even in urban canyons,
and reliable performance.  The receiver operates in extended temperature
ranges from -40 to +85 degrees Celsius.  The receiver is also differential
GPS (DGPS) ready for applications that require accuracies of better than two
meters.

    About Trimble

    Founded in 1978, Trimble is a recognized worldwide leader in the
development of innovative Global Positioning System (GPS) technology-based
products for a wide range of applications.  Today, these advanced solutions
combine GPS with wireless communications and sophisticated software to meet
demanding applications in environments ranging from agriculture and
construction to asset management, automotive and timing.  Headquartered in
Sunnyvale, Calif., Trimble provides end-users and OEMs with leading edge
solutions backed by global leadership in patents, exceptional experience and a
reputation for excellence.