Many announcements related to location-based services came out of the CTIA show last week, including winners of the NAVTEQ LBS Challenge. Were any truly game changing? Our editors look at the current state of LBS and what may be ahead.
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by Adena Schutzberg on 04/07 at 01:00 AM |
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This week the California State Automobile Association announce it would end its production of road maps due to falling demand. The slack will be picked up by the national Association. At the same time police and response organizations are warning the public and their staffs to keep a paper map on hand. What is happening to paper maps as GPS devices become part of our daily lives? Editors Adena Schutzberg and Joe Francica share their thoughts.
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by Adena Schutzberg on 06/03 at 01:00 AM |
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GPS devices were one of the big tech sellers this holiday season. More than likely you or a family member or friend gave or received one that’s now settled into a single car, or caught in play between two or more vehicles. What might the large number of sales of these devices mean for the growth of location-based services in 2008? Editors Joe Francica and Adena Schutzberg look into the crystal ball.
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by Adena Schutzberg on 01/02 at 01:00 AM |
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I don’t ski, so those of you who do can perhaps evaluate the value of the new O’Neill NavJacket. It’s a ski jacket with built-in GPS. Audio in the hood provides navigation instructions to lead you down the hill while a screen on the sleeve shows maps. If you hook it up to a cell phone you can get 3D visuals and other resort information. Word is that like most satnav devices you tell it where you want to go (it’s not clear how this is done - key in, select from list, input from computer?)
Perhaps they are confused, but the report I read says that in addition to speed and location, the device can provide (apparently on its own) local weather information. I’d think that’d require cell or Interent access, no?
The jacket will be tested this year in the Alps and perhaps be on sale next season.
- pocket-link.co.uk
by Adena Schutzberg on 12/14 at 07:24 AM |
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