What is Geomat Web?
It is an on line monitoring satellite service which
allows to display, in real time on a geographical orientation map, the GPS position
and therefore the route carried out by a Target. Geomat is a service exclusively
and entirely developed by Intermatica:
How does the service work?
The service can be used by all Thuraya Customers
by simply sending an SMS with the GPS position to the Geomat Service Centre, which
manages the signals reporting them on a satellite and terrestrial map. The Thuraya
terminals, equipped with integrated GPS of the latest generation, makes this operation
extremely simple and perceptive.
What is GPS?
The GPS is a system which allows you to know the exact
position (latitude and longitude ) with approximation of less than 50 metres.
The GPS system is made up of a constellation of satellites orbiting around the
earth at a height of approximately 20.000 Km. The GPS receiver recognises its
position calculating the distance which separates it from 3 or more satellites
establishing at least 3 distances from 3 satellites, through three-point formation
it is possible to determine the position of the terminal. That is, it consents,
in case of emergency, the possibility to ask for help knowing your exact geographic
position. The position indicated by the Thuraya GPS also contains the height (with
approximation of +/- 50 metres ) and the GMT/Universal Time in which the position
was taken.
Does Geomat work with all types of terminals?
The system, on the Thuraya
satellite network, at present works only with Thuraya terminals.
Can the system be used in a closed environment?
The service using the GPS
and satellite network is usable exclusively in the open and in the area covered
by Thuraya services.
Where can I use the service?
The service can be used in the areas covered
by Thuraya satellite (Europe, North and Central Africa, Middle East, Indian sub-continent
and part of Asia and Oceania).
Can I use the system also at sea?
Yes, the Geomat service is usable
everywhere, also at sea.
What is the Geomat Card?
The Geomat Card holds the PIN necessary for
activating the web service; Intermatica offers its customers the opportunity to
try for a period of three months, free of charge, the service by simply asking
the Intermatica Customer Service for the activation PIN card by telephone. Number
199.20.10.11 (office hours), sending an email to geomat@intermatica.it
specifying your personal details for postal dispatch and indicating " Geomat
Card request". At the end of 90 days the service is by payment: it is however
not obligatory to continue the service and in whatever case no costs will be incurred.
How is it possible to activate the web service?
Activation of the service
is extremely simple and intuitive; it is indispensable however to have a Geomat
card.
- connect to the site
- click on "activation"
-
digit the PIN code on the card
- follow the instructions for the registration
of the account
N.B: for activation you will be required to give
an e-mail address and telephone number of the Thuraya terminal which will be used
for the service. At the end of the free trial period it is possible to prolong
the period by payment through an OnNET telephone card or by invoice (only Thuraya-Intermatica
subscribers)
I see Geomat is available in two different profiles, Profile One and Profile Fleet,
what is the difference?
Intermatica allows you to choose the Geomat service
according to your own requirements:
- profile One: allows you to follow
the tracking of a single Target on a geographical orientation map and includes
zooming and panning.
- profile Fleet: has the same characteristics of
service One besides a multi Target function, that is, it allows you to contemporarily
follow more than one target with one account.
How much does the service cost?
Profile One
The One service is
free of charge for a period of three months . All you have to do is ask for the
Geomat Card and activate it. At the end of the 90 day trial period the service
is by payment and can be activated for a minimum period of 30 or 90 days. The
cost of the service for 30 days is €5,00 whereas for 90 days is €10,00.
It is however possible to constantly renew your subscription by making a new payment.
For the payment of service One, Carta OnNet must be exclusively used: the card
is easily found in that it is distributed in more than 77.000 LIS-Lottomatica
points (tobacconists, bars, newsagents etc). For more detailed information on
OnNET or to find you nearest distributor just visit the www.on-net.biz
site or ring the Customer Service number 199.30.20.20.
Fleet Profile
The
Fleet Profile can only be activated by customers subscribed with Thuraya-Intermatica
for a minimum period of 90 days. Intermatica customers must activate the service
on a SIM subscription denominated "master" whilst the additional SIM,
relative to other Targets, can be of whatever profile, either subscription or
pre-paid. The Fleet service costs, for the Master SIM, a monthly advance payment
of €16,80 whilst for every additional SIM a further monthly payment of €4,80;
all the subscriptions will appear on the SIM Master monthly invoice. The cost
of SMS sent is entirely at the expense of the customer and depends on the tariff
plan used.
All the prices shown are including IVA.
Can I monitor more targets at the same time?
Yes, by activating Geomat
Fleet profile it is possible to follow the tracking of more targets through a
single account.
I've seen Geomat products for automatic tracking: where can you buy them?
Geomat
products are available in 300 Intermatica Points of Sales: The list can be found
on www.intermatica.it.
Intermatica
does not guarantee that the Geomat Service will be free from interruptions or
connection errors. All users of Geomat services and Products will not have any
right to compensation actions against Intermatica for any loss or damage suffered
directly or indirectly connected to unavailability, delay, imperfection of failure
or Geomat or Thuraya Products and Services including, without limitation, erroneous
conduct, omission or fault of Intermatica employees or agents.