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Spatial Media LBSzone Alert - Adapx, Nokia, Apple making LBS news
Written by glenn
Friday, 18 July 2008
Another LBSZone Alert has been released... enjoy this edition for the latest developments in Location-based services.
Today you'll notice a slightly different focus that lately as we pay more attention to mobile mapping, field GIS solutions, and enterprise geo-technology. In our spotlight we're very pleased to share a product review that looks at a "wow" technology you may have seen demo'd in your recent travels... the digital pen. This exciting Digital Pen Technology from Adaptx and Capturx for ArcGIS, bridging the gap between digital and tangible. The Adapx digital pen is both Bluetooth-enabled and a USB device. The pen weighs just over an ounce and is about the size of an average ballpoint pen. Communication is either USB 1.1 standard, USB 2.0 standard, or Bluetooth 1.2 standard and makes field data capture a breeze. I'm looking forward to getting a hands-on once again at this year's ESRI user conference in San Diego next month... more to come on that. In the news today we share details about an event from Nokia focused on the open source mobile developer. We also share details of how ViewRanger has expanded with European Map Coverage, delivering Topographic Maps Over Mobile Network - ideal for the frequent outdoors sport participant or outdoor enthusiast. Finally, we're also pleased to share details of how TruePosition was recently Awarded Patents that Facilitate Location-Based Safety and Security Services for GSM, CDMA and UMTS - recall, the Location Platform that is designed to enable mobile wireless service providers to determine the location of mobile phones and wireless devices. I'm sure you'll find much more of interest if you take a couple of minutes to browse the contents below. Have a great week-end all, until next Wednesday! PS: Don't forget to check out our LBS user group on LinkedIn... just search Groups for lbszone!
[Send your comments, announcements, tips, tricks, gripes, kudos, or LBS news to Glenn or simply contact info @ lbszone.com]
GISuser Spotlight... Twitter clients for the Google G1 and Android mobile smart phones - I’m currently using the G1 as my main/only mobile device - it’s a perfect time for such a challenge because I’m also traveling and away from the office so there are always hiccups and glitches that can occur under such circumstances - a perfect time for a test!
The 2009 NAVTEQ LBS Challenge a look at the semi finalists, the Winning apps, and the LBSzone picks! At the CTIA Wireless event in Las Vegas, NAVTEQ held the award ceremonies for their 6th LBS Challenge, a competition designed to stimulate interest in location services and encourage developers to create innovative location-aware applications. We look at the state of LBS, the TOP apps, the winners, and our own top picks!
Economic Stimulus Project areas that may create GIS/Geo Tech Opportunities - Like many of you, we haven't really had time to go through the entire 1,071 page Detailed List of Spending - you can view and download the entire document at ProRepublica. We did take a little time, however, to go through this fine summary.
ESRI Business GIS Summit, July 12-15, 2009 · San Diego, CA - This combination provides an unprecedented opportunity to learn how GIS addresses today's business challenges. If you're interested in business GIS as a manager, executive, or user, there's no better event to attend.vealed.
ESRI International User Conference, July 13-17, 2009 · San Diego, CA - ESRI customers across the globe are invited to register to attend the world's largest gathering of GIS professionals.
Webinar: Google Earth For Your Government Agency - Join Google and DLT an informative webinar on Tuesday, June 30th from 2-3 ET to learn more about how the Google Earth Enterprise solution is helping government agencies to collaborate, and take faster, more informed action.
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