Hopewiser UK

Proximity

Proximity is a simple but effective Geographical Information System. Using various grid-reference files, Proximity reports the nearest points to a given postcode.

Proximity is a valuable tool for the Sales, Marketing and Distribution function. Used to calculate the distance between geographical points, Proximity can save valuable operator and customer time, making your business more efficient.

Figure 1: A typical Proximity application

Product Features

• Create a table of entries against which to reference and Proximity does the rest. For each record Proximity will allow you to store your preferred associated data e.g. reference number, phone number etc.
• Flexible load program, also supplied in source code form, enabling you to create your own look-up tables.
• Enter a postcode, and Proximity will return the appropriate points from your table.
• Provides a straight line point-to-point distance in miles or kilometres.
• Returns the grid-reference for the reference points found.
• Reference points are maintained by you, enabling total flexibility of search and update.

Product Benefits

• Can be used to calculate the distance between you and your customer, enabling you to calculate response times, costs and ultimately ensure total customer satisfaction.
• Provides an instant answer, meaning you no longer have to consult maps or directories.
• As a website application, Proximity can enable your potential customers to find out the location of your nearest store, outlet, office, or service.

Technical Specification

Proximity is supported on Windows and Unix. Development options include:

Windows:

• 32-bit and 64-bit DLLs
• COM Server
• Samples in C, ASP, VB and Java

Unix:

• Static Libraries
• C Sample code
• Any modern Unix supported, on-site compilation may be appropriate.

---