Thread: Abbreviations & Words for Dummies

Abbreviations & Words for Dummies

application
Commonly refered to as navcore or App or OS
ALG
Advanced Lane Guidance, pictorial representation of major junctions
ASR
Address Speech Recognition ( aka voice input navigation )
blowfish code
this is the alpha numeric code that forms the meta text
BT
bluetooth, data transfer technology linking multiple devices for info sharing
CAB
file downloaded from TomTom containing all basic system file for specific devices
Crac king
process by which, maps can be used with 'patched' navcore
cspeech
files used for Spoken Address Navigation feature
dct
these are the files that 'activate's maps & speed camera files, created by keygen
dlc
download container for use with jDownloader/Cryptload programs - encrypted file list
dll
file used by TomTom Home to run OpMyGo emulator - requires patching same as App/navcore
dump
prepared file containing optimum files & setup ready made for ease of installation
FastActivate
Programs that can Crac k v6/v7/v8 maps , voices and Speedcams and patch navcores
AutoActivate
Programs that can Crac k v6/v7/v8 maps , voices and Speedcams
easyusetools
collection of programs that can Crac k v6/v7/v8 maps and patch v7 navcores
EPOI
Enhanced POI
EPT
Enhanced Positioning Technology, continues to calculate position after signal loss
fix
term used for when device GPS location has been determined ( aka lock )
HD Traffic
High Definition Traffic.TT Live Service, much more detailed Traffic Status reports
HNRHouse Numbering. It's for Russia and Greece that do not use a conventional numbering system in some areas.
IQ Routes
Intelligent Quick Routes, uses statistical analysis of 'real' users to plot best route
jDownloader
a piece of software used for processing encrypted links in dlc files
keygen
program that creates a code/file to activate/unlock maps & speed cameras, etc
lock
aka fix ( device GPS location is known )
meta text
a unique code (the blowfish) thats needed to Patc_hing a map
navcore
alternative name for Application or OS
patching
modifies the App to permit use of 'Crake d' maps
POI
Point of Interest, file containing specific groups of 'marked' locations
progs folder
where easyusertools copy of the meta text files for maps is placed
PNDNavigator
main system file ( usually found on XLrequires patching instead of ttsystem, when present )
QuickGPSFix
regularly updated file containing GPS data for quicker positioning fix
RDS
Radio Data System
SE (versions)
Specially adapted CABs from TTuser to permit new App to run on older devices
TMC
Traffic Message Channel
TTS
Text To Speech - enhanced Voice output for greater detailed instructions
ttsystem
main system file on most devices & usually the file for patching ( see PNDNavigator )
switchfiles
SE navcore configuration files used to alter the running/setup of installed system files
Navcore Truck
There is a special navcore & Western and Central Europe map for large vehicles.