LBS applications: navigation
Navigation is one of the areas where location technology
has seem real success in both the business and residential
markets. In-vehicle navigation units with GPS precision were
unusual just a few short years ago but are now commonplace
in most developed markets.
However, GPS is not the only solution nor is always the optimal
solution. The following personal navigation services can be
available to users in car or on foot and can be billed on
a per-use basis instead of costly subscriptions.
- Personal Navigation. Give your customers
the ability to find their way, independently and conveniently
using their handheld devices. A valuable tool using any location
technology with the added benefit of being suitable for a
variety of billing models.
- Traffic Alerts. This service provides
valuable traffic information when and where you users
need it the most.