As the demand for these personal navigation devices continues to grow, so does the need for better quality images covering more parts of the world.

These tools include both built-in systems and Personal Navigation devices (PNDs), which are handheld devices that users can carry with them and use in their vehicles.

Industry analysts estimate that sales of PNDs will grow from approximately 14 million units in 2006 to approximately 56 million units in 2011.