Laptop GPS World

Newer GPS systems can play mp3's instead of having a standard alert when they approach a POI. GPS devices can be customized with mp3 files.

Rename both the MP3 and image files to identical names before uploading them to your GPS devices for them to be associated to each other.
For example files:
7_Eleven_store_ahead.mp3
7Eleven.bmp

needs to be renamed to:
7Eleven.mp3
7Eleven.bmp
or to
7_Eleven_store_ahead.mp3
7_Eleven_store_ahead.bmp

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24_hour_pharmacy_ahead.mp3
airport_ahead.mp3
aqua_park_ahead.mp3
aquarium_ahead.mp3
arena_ahead.mp3
auto_service_ahead.mp3
bed_and_breakfast_ahead.mp3
bicycle_trail_ahead.mp3
boat_launch_ahead.mp3
boat_rental_ahead.mp3
botanical_garden_ahead.mp3
bus_station_ahead.mp3
campground_ahead.mp3
casino_ahead.mp3
castle_ahead.mp3
caution__children_s_park_ahead.mp3
caution__very_dangerous_curve_ahead.mp3
cemetery_ahead.mp3
chrysler_dealership_ahead.mp3
church_ahead.mp3
cinema_ahead.mp3
city_hall_ahead.mp3
civic_center_ahead.mp3
coffee_ahead.mp3
concert_hall_ahead.mp3
convention_center_ahead.mp3
court_house_ahead.mp3
dodge_dealership_ahead.mp3
federal_park_ahead.mp3
ferry_ahead.mp3
ferry_terminal_ahead.mp3
fire_station_ahead.mp3
ford_dealership_ahead.mp3
gallery_ahead.mp3
gas_station_ahead.mp3
golf_course_ahead.mp3
grocery_ahead.mp3
heliport_ahead.mp3
hiking_trail_ahead.mp3
historical_site_ahead.mp3
hospital_zone_ahead.mp3
hotel_ahead.mp3
hydro_power_plant_ahead.mp3
landmark_ahead.mp3
left_turn_prohibited_ahead.mp3
library_ahead.mp3
light_house_ahead.mp3
low_clearance_ahead.mp3
marina_ahead.mp3
military_airport_ahead.mp3
mobile_police_radar_ahead.mp3
motel_ahead.mp3
new_time_zone_ahead.mp3
nuclear_power_plant_ahead.mp3
other_airport_ahead.mp3
park_and_ride_ahead.mp3
parking_ahead.mp3
pass_port_america_ahead.mp3
pharmacy_ahead.mp3
picnic_area_ahead.mp3
police_radar_ahead.mp3
police_station_ahead.mp3
possible_speed_trap_ahead__limit_100.mp3
possible_speed_trap_ahead__limit_110.mp3
possible_speed_trap_ahead__limit_30.mp3
possible_speed_trap_ahead__limit_35.mp3
possible_speed_trap_ahead__limit_40.mp3
possible_speed_trap_ahead__limit_45.mp3
possible_speed_trap_ahead__limit_50.mp3
possible_speed_trap_ahead__limit_55.mp3
possible_speed_trap_ahead__limit_60.mp3
possible_speed_trap_ahead__limit_65.mp3
possible_speed_trap_ahead__limit_70.mp3
possible_speed_trap_ahead__limit_75.mp3
possible_speed_trap_ahead__limit_80.mp3
possible_speed_trap_ahead__limit_90.mp3
provincial_park_ahead.mp3
race_track_ahead.mp3
radio_active_site_ahead.mp3
railroad_crossing_ahead.mp3
railroad_station_ahead.mp3
red_crescent_ahead.mp3
red_cross_ahead.mp3
red_light_ahead.mp3
red_light_with_camera_ahead.mp3
regional_airport_ahead.mp3
rental_car_agency_ahead.mp3
rest_area_ahead.mp3
rest_rooms_ahead.mp3
restaurant_ahead.mp3
right_turn_prohibited_ahead.mp3
round_point_ahead.mp3
sail_boat_rental_ahead.mp3
seaplane_landing_area_ahead.mp3
shopping_mall_ahead.mp3
ski_station_ahead.mp3
stadium_ahead.mp3
state_park_ahead.mp3
stop_ahead.mp3
stop_camera_ahead.mp3
subway_station_ahead.mp3
taxi_stand_ahead.mp3
theater_ahead.mp3
theme_park_ahead.mp3
toll_bridge_ahead.mp3
toll_plaza_ahead.mp3
toll_road_ahead.mp3
tourist_information_ahead.mp3
train_station_ahead.mp3
travel_america_campground_ahead.mp3
truck_exit_ahead.mp3
tunnel_ahead.mp3
waterfall_ahead.mp3
weight_station_ahead.mp3
winery_ahead.mp3
zoo_ahead.mp3
76_Gas_Station_ahead.mp3
7_Eleven_store_ahead.mp3
99_Cents_Only_Store_ahead.mp3
99_Ranch_Market_ahead.mp3
AAMCO_Transmissions_ahead.mp3
AMBest_Gas_Station.mp3
AM_PM_Mini_Mart_store_ahead.mp3
AP_Food_Store_ahead.mp3
A_J_Wright_store_ahead.mp3
AbercrombieFitch_store_ahead.mp3
Ace_store_ahead.mp3
Acura_Dealership_ahead.mp3
Advance_Auto_Parts_ahead.mp3
Aeropostale_store_ahead.mp3
Air_and_Space_Museum_ahead.mp3
Alamo_Rent_A_Car_ahead.mp3
Aldi_Food_Store_ahead.mp3
Aldi_store_ahead.mp3
All_Tune_Lube_ahead.mp3
Am_South_Bank_ahead.mp3
American_Eagle_Outfitters_store.mp3
American_Legion_Post_ahead.mp3
Antique_Store_ahead.mp3
Apple_store_ahead.mp3
Arby_s_ahead.mp3
Arco_Gas_Station.mp3
Ariens_store_ahead.mp3
Art_gallery_ahead.mp3
Athletes_Foot_Shoes_store_ahead.mp3
Audi_dealership_ahead.mp3
Auto_Zone_store_ahead.mp3
Avis_Car_Rental_ahead.mp3
BBQ_chicken_Restaurant_ahead.mp3
BB_and_T_Bank_ahead.mp3
BJ_s_Wholesale_Club_ahead.mp3
BMW_Motorrad_ahead.mp3
BMW_Service_Center_ahead.mp3
BP_Gas_Station_ahead.mp3
Banana_Republic_store_ahead.mp3
Banco_Popular_ahead.mp3
Bank_Of_America_ahead.mp3
Bank_Of_Hawaii_ahead.mp3
Bank_Of_Montreal_ahead.mp3
Bank_Of_New_York_ahead.mp3
Bank_Of_Novia_Scotia_ahead.mp3
Bank_Of_The_West_ahead.mp3
Bank_Rhode_Island_ahead.mp3
Bank_of_Montreal_ATM_ahead.mp3
Barnes___Noble_Bookstores_ahead.mp3
Barnes___Noble_store_ahead.mp3
Baseball_Park_ahead.mp3
Baskin-Robbins_ahead.mp3
Baskin_Robbins_ahead.mp3
Bass_Pro_Shops_store_ahead.mp3
Bath_Body_Works_store_ahead.mp3
Beacon_Gas_Station.mp3
Bebe_store_ahead.mp3
Bed_Bath_and_Beyond_ahead.mp3
Belk_store_ahead.mp3
Ben_Franklin_store_ahead.mp3
Ben___Jerry_s_Ice_Cream_ahead.mp3
Benetton_store_ahead.mp3
Benjamin_Moore_store_ahead.mp3
Bertucci_s_ahead.mp3
Best_Buy_ahead.mp3
Big_Apple_Bagels_store_ahead.mp3
Big_Lots_store_ahead.mp3
Big_O_Tires_store_ahead.mp3
Biggs_store_ahead.mp3
Biodiesel_station_ahead.mp3
Blockbuster_Video_ahead.mp3
Boat_Cruise_ahead.mp3
Borders_store_ahead.mp3
Boston_Pizza_ahead.mp3
Brake_Masters_ahead.mp3
Budget_Car_Rental_ahead.mp3
Buffalo_Wild_Wings_ahead.mp3
Buick_dealership_ahead.mp3
Burger_King_ahead.mp3
Business_Development_Bank_ahead.mp3
CIBC_Bank_ahead.mp3
Cabelas_Store_ahead.mp3
Cadillac_dealership_ahead.mp3
Caisse_Populaire_ahead.mp3
Camping_World_Store_ahead.mp3
Canadian_Tire_ahead.mp3
Capital_One_Bank_ahead.mp3
Carrabba_s_Italian_Grill_ahead.mp3
Casey_s_Restaurant_ahead.mp3
Castrol_Gas_Station_ahead.mp3
Celebrity_home_ahead.mp3
Chase_Manhattan_Bank_ahead.mp3
Chevrolet_dealership_ahead.mp3
Chevron_Gas_Station_ahead.mp3
Chick-Fil-A_ahead.mp3
Christmas_Tree_Shop_ahead.mp3
Chuck_E_Cheese_s_ahead.mp3
Circle_K_Grocery_store_ahead.mp3
Circuit_City_ahead.mp3
Circuit_City_store_ahead.mp3
Citgo_Gas_Station_ahead.mp3
Citi_Bank_ahead.mp3
Citizens_Bank_ahead.mp3
Civil_War_Battle_Site_ahead.mp3
ClarkOil_Gas_Station_ahead.mp3
Columbus_Bank_ahead.mp3
Comerica_Bank_ahead.mp3
Commerce_Bank_ahead.mp3
Compass_Bank_ahead.mp3
Conoco_Gas_Station_ahead.mp3
Costco_ahead.mp3
Cottman_Transmission_ahead.mp3
Covered_Bridge_ahead.mp3
Curling_Club_ahead.mp3
Cycle_Gear_Store_ahead.mp3
Daewoo_dealership_ahead.mp3
Dairy_Queen_ahead.mp3
Denny_s_Restaurant_ahead.mp3
Dent_Wizard_ahead.mp3
Department_of_Motor_Vehicle_Office.mp3
Deutsche_Bank_ahead.mp3
DiamondShamrock_Gas_Station_ahead.mp3
Dick_s_Sporting_Goods_ahead.mp3
Dillard_s_Store_ahead.mp3
Disney_Store_ahead.mp3
Do_not_enter_ahead.mp3
Doe_s_restaurant_ahead.mp3
Dollar_Rent_A_Car_ahead.mp3
Dollar_Store_ahead.mp3
Dominick_s_grocery_store_ahead.mp3
Don_Pepe_ahead.mp3
Dunkin_Donuts_ahead.mp3
Dunn_Brothers_Coffee_ahead.mp3
EB_Games_ahead.mp3
Enterprise_Rent_A_Car_ahead.mp3
Esso_station_ahead.mp3
Evinrude_ahead.mp3
Express_Lube_ahead.mp3
Express_Oil_Change_ahead.mp3
Exxon_-_Mobil_Gas_Station_ahead.mp3
FLYINGJ_station_ahead.mp3
Factory_Outlet_Shopping_Center.mp3
Famous_Dave's_BBQ_ahead.mp3
Farmer_Market_ahead.mp3
Fazoli_s_ahead.mp3
Fifth_Third_Bank_ahead.mp3
Fina_Gas_Station_ahead.mp3
First_Tennessee_Bank_ahead.mp3
Five_Guys_Famous_Burgers_and_Fries_ahead.mp3
Florida_Choice_Bank_ahead.mp3
Football_Stadium_ahead.mp3
Free_WiFi_Hotspot_ahead.mp3
Fresh_Market_ahead.mp3
Friendly_s_Restaurant_ahead.mp3
Fry_s_Outpost_ahead.mp3
Fry_s_ahead.mp3
Frys_Electronics_store_ahead.mp3
Future_Shop_ahead.mp3
GMC_dealership_ahead.mp3
GM_dealership_ahead.mp3
Gander_Mountain_ahead.mp3
Gap_store_ahead.mp3
Getty_Gas_Station_ahead.mp3
Giant_Tiger_Store_ahead.mp3
Golf_Store_ahead.mp3
Goodwill_or_Donation_center.mp3
Grand_Union_Grocery_Store_ahead.mp3
Grease_Monkey_ahead.mp3
Green___Ross_Auto_Service_Centre_ahead.mp3
Gulf_Gas_Station_ahead.mp3
Guthrie_s_Chicken_ahead.mp3
H-E-B_and_Central_Market_Supermarket.mp3
HSBC_Bank_ahead.mp3
Hannaford_s_Grocery_Store_ahead.mp3
Harbor_Freight_Store_ahead.mp3
Hard_Rock_Cafe_ahead.mp3
Harley_Davidson_Motorcycle_Dealer_ahead.mp3
Harris_Bank_ahead.mp3
Harvey_s_Hamburger_ahead.mp3
Hats_for_Hides_Store_ahead.mp3
Henry_s_Cameras_ahead.mp3
Hertz_Car_Rental_ahead.mp3
Hilton_Hotel_ahead.mp3
Holiday_Inn_Hotel_ahead.mp3
Home_Depot_ahead.mp3
Home_Depot_store_ahead.mp3
Homewood_Suites_ahead.mp3
Honda_Dealership_ahead.mp3
Honda_Motorcycle_Dealer_ahead.mp3
Hong_Kong_Bank_Of_Canada_ahead.mp3
Hooters_of_Texas_ahead.mp3
Hotsprings_ahead.mp3
Hummer_dealership_ahead.mp3
Hungry_Howie_s_Pizza___Subs_ahead.mp3
Huntington_National_Bank_ahead.mp3
Hyatt_Hotel_ahead.mp3
Hyundai_dealership_ahead.mp3
IGA_ahead.mp3
IHOP_ahead.mp3
IKEA_store_ahead.mp3
IMAX_Theater_ahead.mp3
Ice_Rink_ahead.mp3
In-n-Out_Burger_ahead.mp3
Indigo_or_Chapters_books_store_ahead.mp3
Inspection_Station_ahead.mp3
International_Pool___Spa_Center_ahead.mp3
International_airport_ahead.mp3
Isuzu_dealership_ahead.mp3
JC_Penney_s_ahead.mp3
Jason_s_Deli_ahead.mp3
Java_Joe_s_Coffee_ahead.mp3
Jeep_dealership_ahead.mp3
Jellystone_Park_Campground_ahead.mp3
John_Deere_dealership_ahead.mp3
Just_Brakes_ahead.mp3
KOA_Camp_Grounds_ahead.mp3
KOA_ahead.mp3
KTM_Motorcycle_Dealer_ahead.mp3
K_Mart_store_ahead.mp3
Kawasaki_Motorcycle_Dealer_ahead.mp3
Kenworth_dealership_ahead.mp3
Key_Bank_ahead.mp3
Kia_dealership_ahead.mp3
Kinko_s_ahead.mp3
Krispy_Kreme_ahead.mp3
Kroger_Store_ahead.mp3
Kwik_Kar_Lube___Tune_ahead.mp3

LCBO_ahead.mp3
LaSalle_Bank_ahead.mp3
Laurentian_Bank_Of_Canada_ahead.mp3
Lexus_Dealership_ahead.mp3
Lick_s_Homeburgers___Ice_Cream_ahead.mp3
Light_Rail_Station_ahead.mp3
Lincoln_Mercury_dealership_ahead.mp3
Lions_lodge_ahead.mp3
London_Drugs_ahead.mp3
Longhorn_Steakhouse_ahead.mp3
Loves_Travel_Stop_Gas_Station_ahead.mp3
Low_Clearance_Underpass_ahead.mp3
Lowes_ahead.mp3
Lowes_store_ahead.mp3
Lukoil_Gas_Station_ahead.mp3
MBNA_America_Bank_ahead.mp3
M_T_Bank_ahead.mp3
Maaco_Auto_Painting___Bodywork.mp3
Mack_dealership_ahead.mp3
Marathon_Gas_Station_ahead.mp3
Marriott_Hotel_ahead.mp3
Marshalls_Store_ahead.mp3
Mazda_dealership_ahead.mp3
McDonald_s_ahead.mp3
Mega_Wraps_ahead.mp3
Meineke_Car_Care_Ctr_ahead.mp3
MellonBank_ahead.mp3
Mercedes_Benz_Dealership_ahead.mp3
Meridian_Credit_Union_ATM_ahead.mp3
Metro_Station_ahead.mp3
Midas_Auto_ahead.mp3
Milo_s_Hamburgers_ahead.mp3
Mini_dealership_ahead.mp3
Mitsubishi_Dealership_ahead.mp3
Monro_Muffler___Brake_ahead.mp3
Motel_6_ahead.mp3
Motorcycle_Museum_ahead.mp3
Motorcycle_Salvage_Shop_ahead.mp3
Mr_Transmission_ahead.mp3
Museum_ahead.mp3
NYC_Craft_Beer_ahead.mp3
Nascar_Shop_ahead.mp3
National_Bank_Of_Canada_ahead.mp3
National_Bank_ahead.mp3
National_Car_Rental_ahead.mp3
National_City_Bank_ahead.mp3
Natural_Gas_Fueling_Station_ahead.mp3
Navy_Federal_Credit_Union_ahead.mp3
Nissan_dealership_ahead.mp3
North_Fork_Bank_ahead.mp3
Office_Depot_store_ahead.mp3
Old_Navy_ahead.mp3
Oldsmobile_dealership_ahead.mp3
Outback_ahead.mp3
PNC_Bank_ahead.mp3
P_C_Foods_Grocery_Store_ahead.mp3
Panda_Express_ahead.mp3
Panera_Bread_Store_ahead.mp3
Panera_Bread_ahead.mp3
Papa_Gino_s_ahead.mp3
Payless_Car_Rental_ahead.mp3
Peet_s_Coffee___Tea_ahead.mp3
Penn_Station_Subs_ahead.mp3
Peterbilt_dealership_ahead.mp3
PetroCanadaGulf_Gas_Station_ahead.mp3
Petro_Canada_station_ahead.mp3
Petro_truck_stops_station_ahead.mp3
Petsmart_ahead.mp3
Phillips_66_Gas_Station_ahead.mp3
Philly_Soft_Pretzel_Factory_ahead.mp3
Pho_Restaurant_ahead.mp3
Pilot_Travel_Center_Gas_Station.mp3
Pilot_truck_stops_station_ahead.mp3
Pita_Pit_ahead.mp3
PizzaPizza_ahead.mp3
Pizza_Hut_ahead.mp3
Pizza_Restaurant_ahead.mp3
Planet_Wings_ahead.mp3
Ponderosa_Steakhouse_ahead.mp3
Pontiac_dealership_ahead.mp3
Porsche_dealership_ahead.mp3
Post_Office_ahead.mp3
Potbelly_Sandwich_Works_ahead.mp3
Pottery_Barn_Store_ahead.mp3
Precision_Tune_Auto_Care_ahead.mp3
Price_Choppers_ahead.mp3
Publix_Store_ahead.mp3
Q_Lube_ahead.mp3
QuikTrip_Store_ahead.mp3
Quizno_s_Subs_ahead.mp3
REI_Sports_Store_ahead.mp3
ROSS_store_ahead.mp3
Racing_Circuit_ahead.mp3
Radio_Shack_ahead.mp3
Railroad_Museum_ahead.mp3
ReMax_Of_America_ahead.mp3
Red_Lobster_ahead.mp3
Red_Robin_ahead.mp3
Regions_Bank_ahead.mp3
Rent_A_Wreck_Car_Rental_ahead.mp3
Roadtrek_dealer_ahead.mp3
Roy_Rogers_Restaurant_ahead.mp3
Royal_Bank_Of_Canada_ahead.mp3
Royal_Bank_of_Canada_ATM_ahead.mp3
Ruby_Tuesday_ahead.mp3
SAAB_dealership_ahead.mp3
Safeway_Store_ahead.mp3
Saint-Hubert_BBQ_ahead.mp3
SamsClub_ahead.mp3
Sams_Club_ahead.mp3
Saturn_dealership_ahead.mp3
Sears_ahead.mp3
Second_Cup_ahead.mp3
Shaws_ahead.mp3
Sheetz_Gas_station_ahead.mp3
Sheetz_Store_ahead.mp3
Shell_station_ahead.mp3
ShopRite_Supermarket_ahead.mp3
Sinclair_Gas_Station.mp3
Sovereign_Bank_ahead.mp3
Speedway_Gas_Station.mp3
Speedway_station_ahead.mp3
Staples_or_Business_Depot_ahead.mp3
Starbucks_Coffee_ahead.mp3
Starbucks_ahead.mp3
State_Street_Bank_ahead.mp3
SteakHouse_ahead.mp3
Stewart_s_Shops_ahead.mp3
Stihl_store_ahead.mp3
Stop___Shop_Supermarket_ahead.mp3
Subaru_dealership_ahead.mp3
Subway_Sandwiches_ahead.mp3
Sun_Trust_Bank_ahead.mp3
Sunoco_Gas_Station.mp3
Sunoco_station_ahead.mp3
SuperAmerica_Gas_Station_ahead.mp3
Super_Lube_ahead.mp3
Suzuki_Motorcycle_Dealer_ahead.mp3
Swiss_Chalet_ahead.mp3
TD_Bank_North_ahead.mp3
TD_Canada_Trust_ahead.mp3
Taco_Bell_Restaurant_ahead.mp3
Taco_Bueno_ahead.mp3
Target_Store_ahead.mp3
Television_Station_ahead.mp3
Texaco_Gas_Station.mp3
Texaco_Xpress_Lube_ahead.mp3
Texas_Fuelman_Fleet_Fueling_station_ahead.mp3
Texas_Hampton_Inn_ahead.mp3
Texas_Roadhouse_ahead.mp3
The_Beer_Store_ahead.mp3
The_Sharper_Image_Store_ahead.mp3
Thrifty_Car_Rental_ahead.mp3
Tim_Hortons_ahead.mp3
Timothy_s_Coffees_of_the_World_ahead.mp3
Tony_Roma_s_-_Ribs_Seafood___Steaks_ahead.mp3
Toyota_Dealership_ahead.mp3
ToysRUs_ahead.mp3
Trader_Joe_s_ahead.mp3
Travel_America_station_ahead.mp3
Travel_Plaza_ahead.mp3
Trendwest_Resort_ahead.mp3
Triumph_ahead.mp3
Tuffy_Auto_ahead.mp3
UPS_Store_ahead.mp3
US_Bank_ahead.mp3
U_Haul_ahead.mp3
U_Save_Car_Rental_ahead.mp3
Ukrop_s_Store_ahead.mp3
Ultramar_station_ahead.mp3
Union_Bank_Of_California_ahead.mp3
Valero_Gas_Station.mp3
Value_Village_store_ahead.mp3
Volkswagen_dealership_ahead.mp3
Volvo_dealership_ahead.mp3
Wachovia_Bank_ahead.mp3
WalMart_ahead.mp3
Walgreens_Pharmacy_ahead.mp3
Walker_Tire_ahead.mp3
Washington_Mutual_ahead.mp3
Waterfalls_ahead.mp3
Wells_Fargo_Bank_ahead.mp3
Wendy_s_Restaurant_ahead.mp3
Whataburger_Restaurant_ahead.mp3
White_Castle_ahead.mp3
Whole_Foods_Market_ahead.mp3
Whole_Foods_ahead.mp3
Wildlife_Refuge_ahead.mp3
Williams-Sonoma_ahead.mp3
WinCo_Grocery_store_ahead.mp3
World_Savings_Bank_ahead.mp3
Zellers_ahead.mp3
Zions_First_National_Bank_ahead.mp3

Wow, a lot of work must have gone into this! Do you plan on supporting these files in your future versions of POI Scanner for Microsoft Streets & Trips?

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Marvin Hlavac

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Yes, eventually when time permits, I plan on finishing the sound play tab of the POI scanner. There one will be able to select which sound file they want to be played for the alert instead of having dings, chimes etc for alerts. The added bonus in preparing these files is that they also benefit users of other brands of GPS devices. Newer devices can play MP3 files. These can used to substitute the standard alert when a POI activates it.

I also intend to add code for the scanner to indicate the range of detection since a user can select different distances for the scanner. I've found I tend to forget which I selected. So the scanner might play a message like "airport ahead" then follow with "distance 500 meters" if this was the distance selected in the distance tab.