Safety Cameras
Did you know that several researches show that speed cameras may cause accidents due to sudden brakes in front of the camera?
Did you also know it was shown that people with speed camera warning systems are less involved in car accidents?
And did you know that drivers with speed camera warning systems reported that they are more aware of their driving speed?
amAze is partnering with FoxyTag to introduce a unique legal and collaborative system to alert you about speed and red-light cameras on your way. It is about increasing road safety and giving drivers the peace of mind that will allow them to focus on the road.
To enjoy this service, you only need to start amAze on your mobile phone and have a valid GPS signal. amAze will provide safety camera alerts even if you are not navigating. About 15 seconds before you get near a safety camera on your direction you will get a voice alert. When you actually pass by the camera amAze will play another sound.
To ensure the best quality of information the service is based on a wide database of safety cameras and also on reports made by the community of drivers. Accordingly, even mobile speed cameras are quickly reported by the community of drivers and updated for you in real-time.
To view a map with the existing fixed cameras coverage of your area, you can look here: http://www.foxytag.com/en/map.html
You do not have to contribute your own reports to enjoy the service. However, if you do want to assist and contribute to this collaborative effort, you should follow the reporting instructions carefully.
Obviously, FoxyTag and amAze do not motivate you to cross the legal speed limit! The purpose of the system is to increase safety by allowing you to concentrate on the road instead of having your eyes fixed on the speedometer by fear of being flashed by a camera. We observe that drivers tend to push the brakes suddenly when they see a speed camera (even when they are not speeding), which can cause traffic jam or even serious accidents. amAze will alert you on time, so relax, focus on the road and drive carefully.
How to Report a Camera with amAze?
Safety cameras displayed within 1.5 KM/1 Mile radius from your current location on the map and on the Radar Screen.From those screens you can also report a fixed safety camera or a mobile camera that you pass-by.
Reporting is easy, but it is VERY IMPORTANT to follow the process correctly:
- Reporting a safety camera can only be done while moving in order to verify your driving direction. Let a passenger send the report since the driver should focus on the road at all times.
- To capture the safety camera location you just need to click on the joystick (or open the Floating Menu on a touch screen) exactly when you pass-by the safety camera.
- Now the camera location is saved on the phone and at your convenience you can select from the menu the camera type and direction. Once you have selected it the report is sent and you'll get a confirmation message.
- A camera inside a tunnel or close to a tunnel exit (typically less than 10 seconds after the exit) must be tagged AT THE TUNNEL ENTRY. The reason is that inside a tunnel there is no GPS signal and therefore no accurate location can be obtained.
- Please report a camera or re-confirm existing cameras only once. If you make multiple reports of same camera it may result in reducing your reporting trust level. Let others re-confirm the location you have submitted. Focus on reporting new cameras.
- If you are not sure if there is indeed a speed camera, it is better not to report at all rather than making a wrong report.
- A red-light camera should be reported and treated like a speed camera.
- To send a cancelation report of a camera location follow the same steps as for new camera reporting, but then just select the 'Delete Reported Safety Camera' icon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Download and Installation
Activation
amAze Shop
GPS Problems
Communication Problems
Safety Camera Issues
General Questions
Blackberry Common Issues
Windows Mobile Common Issues
Nokia Common Issues
Version 4.7
Download and Installation
Q:How do I download and install amAze on my phone? Top
A:It's simple! Just follow the instructions on the download page. You have plenty of installation options offered there.
Q:I tried to download amAze, but all I got is a small ".jad" file. What do I do with it? Top
A:You probably entered the download URL on your desktop PC.
Try accessing it again with your cell phone browser, or use the 'Download to your PC' option and syncronize this file with your phone via your Sync program.
Q:I get the message that "the jad and jar does not match". Top
A:Try to clear the cache in the internet browser like this:
Nokia S60: Open the web browser -> Options -> Advanced -> Clear the cache.
Nokia S40: Open the web browser -> Clear the cache.
Q:I get a "security error" and the installation is stopped. Top
A:Make sure the date and time is set correctly in your handset.
Q:I get the message "failed to run image" when I try to start amAze. Top
A:Make sure you have enough free working memory on the phone to run amAze. Shut down applications that run in the background and delete unused programs, music, pictures and messages.
Q:I get the message "Invalid jar-file". Top
A:Remove old installation files from the handset under Messages sent by Bluetooth or under My files.
Q:I get the message "Certificate is invalid according to the date of the phone". Top
A:Make sure the date and time is set correctly in your handset.
Q:I get the message that "the earlier version cannot be replaced" when I try to install the new version, what can be wrong? Top
A:Try to clear the cache in the internet browser like this:
Nokia S60: Open the web browser -> Options -> Advanced -> Clear the cache.
Nokia S40: Open the web browser -> Clear the cache.
Activation
Q:How do I sign up for amAze? Top
A:You should first download the application to your mobile phone. You can now enjoy the basic version for free, you'll get a message on your screen offering you to extend your subscription. You can follow the link directly from your phone to select your preferred license package or you can do the same via the amAze Shop.
Q:What is the amAze refund policy? Top
A:You should first download the free basic version of amAze to your phone before you purchase your license for the full version. Please note that requests for a full refund will be accepted only during the first 7 days after the license purchasing date.
Q:Can amAze be used anywhere around the world? Top
A:Yes. You can use amAze in any network around the world that has roaming agreements with your mobile operator. You should be aware however that roaming data costs may be significantly higher than in your home network, so it is recommended to use the economic arrows navigation mode as much as possible.
Q:Why do I see "No Data" on the map? Top
A:Basic coverage is with Street maps. 'No data' means that you are trying to view satellite imagery (or hybrid or Topographic maps) of an area that is not yet covered by amAze. As far as detailed satellite imagery is concerned, we currently cover about 200 main cities around the world. If you do get a `No Data` map, you should change the map type to street map. For more details see our map coverage.
Q:When first entering the application, and going into the Map Screen, I am not centered on my current location. Top
A:That means that your phone does not have a valid GPS signal. Try to use it under open sky.
amAze Shop
Q:What is the "PIN" I am asked to type and where can I find it? Top
A:Once you have downloaded amAze to your mobile phone, you automatically get a personal identification code (PIN). You can find it under 'Tools > amAze Shop' in your application.
Q:I have registered and then clicked on the confirmation link and got back a confirmation message on the screen, but still do not have access to all features on my application. What's wrong? Top
A:You should re-start your application after the registration process is complete.
Q:Why can't I pay directly from my phone? Top
A:Currently the PayPal payment system used by amAze can be used worldwide over the web. However only in USA, Canada, Australia and UK it can also be used via the mobile phone browser. Please go to the amAze web site shop at www.amazegps.com.
Q:I have changed my phone. How do I transfer my license to the new phone? Top
A:Please contact our Support and forward us the e-mail confirmation you have received from us when you have purchased your license.
GPS Problems
Q:Where can I get a Bluetooth GPS? Top
A:If your phone does not come with a built in GPS, you can get a GPS Bluetooth device in almost any electronics shop, or buy it online via e-Bay. amAze supports any GPS Bluetooth model.
Q:How do I know if my phone has a built-in GPS? Top
A:the specifications of your mobile phone should include a specific mention to GPS, if there is one installed on the phone.
Q:Can you tell me more about the GPS system? Top
A:The US military developed and implemented the GPS (Global Positioning System) as a navigation system. It is based on 24 satellites circling above the earth in a fixed orbit. The GPS receiver can pick up the signals transmitted from the satellites. The GPS receiver's task is to locate four or more of these satellites and use this information to calculate its own location on Earth.
Q:I see that my phone supports "A-GPS". What is A-GPS about? Is it different than GPS? Top
A:Some phones come with 'Assisted GPS' (A-GPS) option that can shorten the time required to get a first fix by using the online connection option of wireless networks to the backend A-GPS server. To be able to benefit from this option, there should be an online data connection with a relevant A-GPS server. Make sure that your phone's settings allows for such a connection and also includes a link to a relevant A-GPS server.
Communication Problems
Q:How can I configure my phone to be able to work with amAze? Top
A:Most phone models sold by mobile operators come already preconfigured with your operator's data settings, however if you encounter "Communication Problem" while launching amAze, you may need to set up the data settings by yourself. Go to Support > Settings to learn how to do it for your phone model.
Q:I get a 'Communication Problem' message Top
A:Make sure that you are under a cellular network coverage and try again.
Q:I get a 'Communication Problem' message in my BlackBerry and I am using the BIS version Top
A:Try to delete the application and install the BES version (although the device doesn't belong to any company).
Q:What happens if during navigation I drive into an area that does not have cellular coverage? Will the turn-by-turn navigation continue to work? Top
A:When you send a navigation request, the navigation instructions are sent from the main amAze server to your phone. From this moment if you will use the arrow screen mode you will not need the cellular data connection for navigation for as long as you are driving on the suggested route.
If you will get off-route the application will need to connect again in order to get new route from your new position to the destination and for that it requires a valid cellular coverage.
Please note that when you do not have a valid cellular coverage, the speed camera alerts will not work.
If you are in a map mode, you must have data connection (Internet) in order to download maps as you go, so if you enter an area without cell coverage you can switch to arrows mode or simply follow the route line without a map underneath.
Safety Camera Issues
Q:How do I report a speed camera? Top
A:It is indeed very important that you will read carefuly the reporting instructions before you'll start reporting. The reporting instructions can be found HERE.
Q:What if I find a wrong camera alert? Top
A:You can send a cancelation report about this camera. Follow the reporting instructions.
Q:I get a message "Driving direction unknown. Report was rejected" when I am trying to report a camera. What am I doing wrong? Top
A:The reporting must be done while on the move since your report must include both your location and your driving direction, and your direction is available only when you are on the move. Anyhow, make sure not to manipulate the application by yourself if you are the driver. Let a passenger do it for you.
Q:How do I report a red-light camera? Top
A:Exactly as you report a speed camera.
Q:Is there a point to report a camera that is already shown on the map? Top
A:There is no problem in confirming an existing camera location, as long as it was not already reported by you and as long as you tag it as close as possible to its real location.
Q:What if I have reported a wrong location by mistake? Top
A:You can send a cancelation report the next time you pass-by your wrong location. Anyhow, it is advised not to repeat too many mistakes as your trust level in the system will be affected.
General Questions
Q:What is amAze all about? Top
A:amAze is a mobile local search and navigation application. It gives access to view high resolution maps in many places around the world, to have voice guided navigation to any destination (if you have an internal GPS in your phone or if you use external Bluetooth GPS paired with your phone), to search in local search directories databases, to view weather forecasts and more. It is a very useful daily tool for everyone. You do not need to own a fancy smart phone to use it, since amAze can run also on any Java enabled regular phone. Additional mobile phone platforms currently supported by amAze includes Windows Mobile, Blackberry, Java over Symbian, Android and iPhone.
Q:How can I learn how to use amAze? Top
A:It should be rather intuitive. Just play with it for a while to learn about all its cool features, or you can view the Features page or download the amAze User Guide.
Q:How much data is used by amAze? Top
A:amAze gets the maps and other search results in real-time from the amAze main server over the internet. It means that your mobile phone should have access to the internet. Make sure that your contract with your operator also enables you to send and receive data. Average data usage is a factor of type and scale of maps you use. If you do not want to consume a lot of data, you can use the arrows navigation mode, that is very economic in data usage. You can activate the data counter under tools to monitor how much data you consume.
Q:What happens if during navigation I drive into an area that does not have cellular coverage? Will the turn-by-turn navigation continue to work? Top
A:When you send a navigation request, the navigation instructions are sent from the main amAze server to your phone. From this moment if you will use the arrow screen mode you will not need the cellular data connection for navigation for as long as you are driving on the suggested route.
If you will get off-route the application will need to connect again in order to get new route from your new position to the destination and for that it requires a valid cellular coverage.
Please note that when you do not have a valid cellular coverage, the speed camera alerts will not work.
If you are in a map mode, you must have data connection (Internet) in order to download maps as you go, so if you enter an area without cell coverage you can switch to arrows mode or simply follow the route line without a map underneath.
Blackberry Common Issues
Q:How to use amAze with Track Wheel BlackBerry devices? Top
A:Track wheel BlackBerry devices utilize different keys to perform the usual functions, for example :
The "Enter" key (FIRE) function is performed by the Space key.
"Right-Left" key (movements) navigating is performed by pressing ALT and moving the Track Wheel up and down.
The application's Soft Keys are performed by 'P' key & 'Q' key (the top left and top right phone-keyboard keys).
Any Hot key is performed by ALT + the corresponding number key.
Q:How do I connect my GPS Bluetooth device to my BlackBerry? Top
A:Go to the BlackBerry's main menu. Open "Set Up Bluetooth" sub-menu. Scan nearby devices and set up your GPS Bluetooth device. Once the GPS in connected, log on to amAze and start enjoying it!!!
Q:I get a 'Communication Problem' message in my BlackBerry and I am using the BIS version Top
A:Try to delete the application and install the BES version (although the device doesn't belong to any company).
Windows Mobile Common Issues
Q:My phone runs Window Mobile 5, and amAze doesn't communicate with my Bluetooth GPS. What can I do? Top
A:Outside amAze application go to Start -> settings -> connection-> Bluetooth
Now follow these steps:
list and then click on 'Next', insert password if necessary, then 'Next' and after that 'Finish'.
Q:I don't find version 5 for my Windows Mobile phone Top
A:Currently, only version 4.5 is available for Windows Mobile phones. We are working on version 5 also for Windows Mobile.
Nokia Common Issues
Q:What can I do if I don`t hear the voice guidance sound on my Nokia handset? Top
A:First of all make sure that you choose your preferred language for the voice guidance under Tools -> Regional settings, and that your phone is not in the 'silent' or 'meeting' modes. Then you should make sure that the "Warning tones" are turned on in your phone's settings.
Version 4.7
Q:What is version 4.7? Top
A:Version 4.7 is a version very much similar to version 4.5, suitable for devices that don't properly support version 5, but where able to use version 4.5.
Q:Which devices should use version 4.7? Top
A:Version 4.7 is intended mostly for old devices (with low memory or limitation on jar size) or for Blackberry devices with OS lower than 4.5.
Please make sure you properly delete version 5 from your handset, before installing version 4.7.
Q:Which features are supported in version 4.7? Top
A:To view the full list of supported features in version 4.7, please go to our 'Shop'
Q:Your account and registration PIN Top
A:If you already purchased a license, but your device wasn't properly supported with version 5 and you wish to use version 4.7, you can still use the same account.
All you need to do is update your account with the new PIN via the link in the confirmation mail received from us following your purchase or by contacting the amAze support team.
Q:How can I connect my Facebook to amAze? Top
A:After installing amAze on your handset, your first step will be to enter your PIN in amAze application at Facebook, under http://apps.Facebook.com/amazegps.
Second step is to enter your Facebook e-mail address in the application, please note that this is done for security and verification reasons only, we will not save you e-mail address in our database for any other usage.
Q:How can I decide who will see my location ? Top
A:Only friends that were permitted by you can see you. You can constantly update and change the permissions under the amAze application page on Facebook.
You can also, at any time, change the reporting interval settings on your mobile to 'Never', if you don't wish to report your location.
Q:Why can't I see my location? Top
A:You can only report your location when you have GPS signal. also please make sure your settings is not set to 'Never'.
Q:What happens when I click on 'Disconnect'? Top
A:Disconnecting your Facebook account will delete all your information in amAze systems- including your friends list, friends who permitted you and your location updates.
Q:How can I update my Facebook profile information in amAze? Top
A:Every time you enter the amAze application page on Facebook, your information will be updated automatically.
amAze will update the following information: picture, e-mail and friends list.
