Peter Cranstone [11.28.07 12:59 PM]

Our solution allows you to integrate location based data into the browser and then share that with any web server/service. We can also add in real time device information and personal information. All of this data is stored inside a secure data based and then at the users discretion can be shared with the web service of choice. We transmit the data inside the HTTP protocol (encrypted if required). The web service provider then has the ability to offer contextual menus inside the browser. These are special menus that change dynamically based on the users context. They are updated in real time and insert themselves "inside" the browser menu. Essentially if you want to find the location of your nearest starbucks all you have to do is select that from the menu option inside the browser.

Also our design allows the users data to be transmitted whenever they want and there is never any need to store the data on a server. (Likewise the customer never has to type it after the first initial data entry).

Currently designed and running on WM 5/6 and Blackberry it will be available for Android next year.

Cheers,

Peter

  Peter Cranstone [11.28.07 01:04 PM]

Our solution allows you to integrate location based data into the browser and then share that with any web server/service. We can also add in real time device information and personal information. All of this data is stored inside a secure data based and then at the users discretion can be shared with the web service of choice. We transmit the data inside the HTTP protocol (encrypted if required). The web service provider then has the ability to offer contextual menus inside the browser. These are special menus that change dynamically based on the users context. They are updated in real time and insert themselves "inside" the browser menu. Essentially if you want to find the location of your nearest starbucks all you have to do is select that from the menu option inside the browser.

Also our design allows the users data to be transmitted whenever they want and there is never any need to store the data on a server. (Likewise the customer never has to type it after the first initial data entry).

Currently designed and running on WM 5/6 and Blackberry it will be available for Android next year.

Cheers,

Peter

  Kevin C [11.28.07 01:11 PM]

I've been trying it out around work today, and it's been consistently about 1/2 mile off. I'm in a pretty hilly spot, so maybe when I head toward home through more flat, densely populated spots I'll see some improvement.

  Niall Kennedy [11.28.07 02:14 PM]

The iPhone Maps application is an Apple software product utilizing the Google Maps API. The application is not distributed or updated by Google, but I am sure teams from both companies have a direct line to ask questions and make sure everything is visually appealing and responsive. Google would need to open access to the My Location feature either via shipped code provided to Apple or through the Google Maps API before such features could be used on the iPhone.

The NY Times mentions Google is correlating cell tower locations from GPS-enabled phones using Google Maps). In the future I can imagine Google capturing its Street View imagery on the roof while sensors inside listen for WiFi and cellular radios nearby to map the storefront and what radio signals reach its front door.

  evgen [11.28.07 04:35 PM]

Users of post-jailbreak iPhones have had this functionality via NavizonGPS for quite a while now...

  John G. [11.28.07 06:57 PM]

Brady, so apparently you are familiar with Navizon GPS but didn't see the point of talking about it because they charge $25?

It's a little bit naive to think that small innovative startups can survive without charging a little bit of money. It reminds me of the good ol' days where Microsoft used their monopolistic position to impose Internet Explorer... while Netscape had to charge a little bit of money for it to stay afloat.
If I remember correctly, Microsoft got into troubles for that...

But anyway, you prefer to do the Google PR speech rather than mention all the technologies that are out there, that's your absolut right.

  Dmitry [11.29.07 12:47 AM]

Another approach that will work for all phones: tell to map where you are. GeoSMS lets you send a text message to their number, along with a message of some sort, and they overlay this on a Google Map: http://geosms.linkstore.ru

  gzino [11.29.07 05:47 AM]

"...This implies that they are not going to use our locations in aggregate. I am really surprised. That data could really be worth something..."

Even w/ "only" knowing current position, couldn't it be the basis of AdWords for local mobile search if combined w/ Google 411, and especially if users voluntarily do provide their identity.

  juan [11.29.07 04:59 PM]

if this is a preview of the type of services that will be available to all developers with Android, we welcome the masses of people geotagging everything around them *without* a gps. Maybe location will become an ubiquitous element of every mail and SMS message from a mobile device enabling a whole new range of databases.

  Tom Charlton [11.29.07 07:02 PM]

You guys should check out the newly launched service called "Fluc".

Basically, they are providing location based, relevant content directly to your mobile phone and have created a unique solution for websites. It's some different and something I have never seen before.

Check it out - https://www.fluc.com

  flynn [11.30.07 04:35 AM]

What's different from Yahoo's ZoneTag, except that this only works in GMM? Google is providing a locked off service without API and everyone falls over themselves to shout how great they are... I don't understand it.

  Saurabh Kaushik [03.31.08 07:45 PM]

Throw all GPS based navigation software application

“.. If I would change the scenarios a little bit. Instead of developing applications which send Location Coordinates to server applications, develop only server side application which work with Location Based Browser (LBB)…”
http://www.nanosaka.com