InfoMove, Inc., a developer of telematics software and services, has announced the approval of its patent that provides a system for instantaneously monitoring traffic congestion by collecting location and speed information from motor vehicles. The monitoring and reporting of this information will enable drivers to receive estimated time of arrival and alternative route recommendations based on current and predictive traffic flow information, according to peter Holland, president and CEO of InfoMove. "The award of this patent provides the foundation for InfoMove to work with its partners to develop the next generation of intelligent transportation systems," Holland said. "Providing real-time and predictive traffic congestion information directly to drivers will greatly improve travel times, saving money and frustration to the millions of American motorists." According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Americans spend 2 billion hours a year stuck in traffic, while the annual cost of traffic congestion has skyrocketed to over $48 billion in lost productivity. InfoMove's technology and applications will be showcased at the ITS 2001 Meeting and Exposition (June 4-7, Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, Fla). Demonstrations of InfoMove's applications will be held in booth No. 935 in conjunction with partner ComROAD AG. About InfoMove InfoMove provides software and services that enable wireless carriers, automobile companies, and major hardware and software providers to safely deliver personalized information to end-users while in the vehicle. InfoMove was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Seattle. It has strategic relationships with content providers, automotive manufacturers, technology developers and device manufacturers such as ComROAD, Microsoft, NTT-X, Casio, Yazaki, ALLDATA, Audible.com, PACCAR, and Etak. For more information, visit www.infomove.com.