http://interactive.wsj.com/articles/SB980214103197095292.htm # # January 23, 2001 # # Technology Briefs # # Autodesk to Market Location-Detection Software for Cellphones # # Autodesk Inc., a San Rafael, Calif., software company, created # a new division to market location-detection software for use # with wireless telephones. The software will allow wireless-te # lephone carriers to determine a cellphone's location and transmit # information targeted to the phone's user, such as driving # directions. The software is aimed at a new generation of # cellphones being introduced this year and next in Europe and, # in a few years, in the U.S. Autodesk said its customers include # Telefon AB L.M. Ericsson, the Swedish mobile-phone maker, # Fiat SpA, the Italian car maker, and John Young Associates.