Vodafone Germany has launched a mobile mapping service, using a Java based application from LocatioNet Systems, and using content from TeleAtlas, a digital mapping company. The Mobile Earth service enables mobile users to view any address in Germany over full colour maps or high resolution aerial photos, calculate the best routes between addresses and view the results on a map, in addition to searching and viewing over four hundred thousand points of interest in Germany.
The Mobile Earth application requires a single over-the-air download from the Vodafone Live! mobile portal, just like a mobile game. The application has a Java-based user interface with maps delivered to the users' handset from the central server over the wireless network.
"We are very pleased and proud that Vodafone selected Mobile Earth as their new mobile mapping service" said Ofer Tziperman, President of LocatioNet. "This innovative application takes the subscribers beyond mapping and information services by adding another interesting dimension: the option to view the high resolution aerial photos. Mobile Earth was designed as a mass-market solution for everyone to use. The Java platform creates a user-friendly interface and allows smart handling of maps that cannot be achieved with WAP It is a fascinating experience to discover the colourful, detailed aerial photo behind the map. One can actually see the real details of any desired location. We are looking forward to working with Vodafone to provide additional information and features for its subscribers."
Posted to the site on 7th September 2006
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