Reporting and data capture for leakage surveys in record time.

The InMaps Automated Driving Survey (ADS) solution results in an average time savings of 25% in reporting and data capture for leakage surveys. It also provides auditable data for natural gas utilities to use in demonstrating leakage survey compliance. ADS accomplishes this by entirely automating the record keeping related to gas detection surveys of buried gas facilities. GPS is used to track the progress of the surveys and create inspection reports within Smallworld versions 3.3 and 4.0. ADS for ESRI and Tensing SKS's SPY® applications are currently under development.

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Give mobile crews the ability to view the data they need when they need it.

The InMaps GPS Locator provides a real-time GPS mapping solution for Smallworld. It enables mobile crews to pinpoint the location of their facilities in their GIS in relation to where they are, in real time using GPS technology. Natural gas and electric utilities have found that GPS Locator in the field has equipped mobile crews with what they need when they need it. The ability to view facility data (pipes, poles, wires, etc.) is invaluable, particularly in emergency situations. GPS Locator also reduces reliance on dispatchers and, in the case of electric utilities, the number of Customer Minutes Interrupted (CMI).

With version 2.0, the GPS Locator interface has been extended to share location information with other applications. This added benefit allows customers to integrate GPS data with their other field applications.

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Access accurate and current data each day.

The InMaps Mobile GIS solution, a coupling of the InMaps GPS Locator with its Mobile Server, reduces risks and incidents by making it possible for utilities to access accurate and current data each day. It does so by taking GIS from the office and putting it on notebook computers. Users simply connect their devices to the network or use WiFi access and click on a desktop icon. The InMaps Mobile Server then takes over by refreshing databases from the master server, installing any system changes, applying configuration changes, and sending any new data to the master database.

No longer are Smallworld system administrators bogged down with the time-consuming tasks of translating data into new formats, maintaining separate applications and supporting new technology. System administrators can use the Mobile GIS solution to update machines within seconds, either globally or individually. With Mobile GIS, they no longer have to copy thousands of files, many of which are multiple gigabytes, for several laptops each time current data is needed.

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Meet your operational and regulatory needs more efficiently.

InMaps has developed several proprietary PowerOn™ Extensions to enhance PowerOn™ functionality in order to meet each electric utility's specific operational or regulatory needs.

ETOR – Estimated Time of Restoration: Manage Restoration Information Better
Makes it possible for utilities to better manage restoration information for customers by enabling them to access a single, complete list of outages and make updates to it within seconds.

Version Upgrades, 2.5 to 4.0: Make Necessary Modifications Easily
Each PowerOn™ upgrade that is released requires modifications to utilities' customizations, code, and logic. InMaps takes the pain of this complex process away from its clients. We have built a robust methodology to ensure that customizations and glue code are all considered during an upgrade.

CIS (Banner) Interface: Streamline Customer Service
InMaps developed the CIS (Banner) Interface to enable Customer Service Representatives to instantly access customer circuit information upon receipt of a call so that they can have an informed dialogue with the customer. CIS (Banner) Interface is a unique trouble call interface between a Banner CIS implementation and PowerOn™ as well as a Topology and Outage History interface from PowerOn™ to Banner. The latter is an extension to the PowerOn™ Archiver and makes all PowerOn™ data available to the Customer Services Representatives in their CIS application. The topology interface pushes connectivity information for every customer from transformer to substation back to the billing system.

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Callback: Communicate Efficiently with Customers During Outages
During an outage, efficiency in communication is key. Has power been restored to affected customers? The customer knows the answer. InMaps has developed Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Callback to automate this information gathering process. IVR Callback will automatically call affected customers to confirm that they have power as soon as an outage is closed. If they do not, they are asked to simply press a button on their phone and the outage is automatically reopened with the difference in outage times being reconciled automatically.

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Get more accurate data and use resources more efficiently.

Dimension Toolkit makes the task of inserting and modifying dimensions and dimension annotation faster and more efficiently than Smallworld's core editor. For example, Dimension Toolkit makes it possible for measurements to be inputted in only three clicks! The result is more accurate data and time to focus on other important tasks. Additionally, Dimension Toolkit provides the ability to quickly insert and transform commonly used reference objects such as catch basins and utility poles. The product is completely customizable and extensible, which means it will meet your specific business needs.

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3D Toolkit is a collection of Smallworld tools that allow you to do 3-D analysis inside Smallworld. 3D Toolkit includes the following functionality:

1. Multiple DEM File Loader – This tool allows users to select a group of DEM files of the same type and import them efficiently. The tool is an improvement to the standard file importer that requires many manual steps to load individual files.
2. Elevation Application – This tool updates the elevation (Z) component of the stored geometry. This will include an optional update to core functionality to support 3-D topology that ensures all connected 3-D geometry at nodes are consistent.
3. TIN Generation – This tool creates TIN geometry from reference DEM data. This creates two different types of TINs: Terrain Regular Network (TRN) which is a made from regularly spaced points that form right triangles or a TIN that represents a simplification of the DEM data by filtering out points inside a given tolerance.
4. Programmatic Searching – This tool allows users to query the database based on methods rather than fields. The user can save standard searches for reuse. The results of this data are shown in the Smallworld Explorer.
5. Elevation Display – This tool allows the user to annotate the elevation data on the application for selected features.

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Immediately access programmers who have in depth knowledge of the technology you use and your business.

As your business needs evolve and change, you will need immediate access to programmers familiar with both Magik and your business in order to ensure that your Smallworld system is meeting your needs. InMaps has built a business around this specific function and will gladly provide you with Priority Technical Support for your project on an as-needed basis.

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