Thanks for the link. Nice video explaining MyLocation from Google maps. The requirement for mobeegal client just like any other LBS clients are to transmit location. Currently we use GPS. But mobeegal will be looking to work with different location providers ex: My Location, to obtain the location information in future.
I agree that you cannot completely be dependent on GPS. And hence we are looking at Snowball, FluidNexus etc., to obtain the location information if possible. On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 3:09 PM, whitemice <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >>Yes, currently we use GPS for broadcasting location to the server and > carry out the searches. A mobile search engine is something that every > mobile user needs and so can be bundled along with a mobile phone by the > mobile carriers. Hence we are looking at them as a potential buyers of our > application.<< > There is a clear gap in the market as mobile operators have been > unable to widely deploy their systems over the years, mainly due to > technology limitations and fragmentation. However I have some > reservations about relying on mobile GPS for positioning in non- > automotive/navigation applications because the satellite signals are > so weak. > > Although I may change my mind once I get my hands on a true assisted > GPS device. > > Also, Google is investing heavily in this area and is leaning towards > cell id with (in my opinion) good reason: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhgNZ5wMz2A&feature=user > > > > -- take care, Muthu Ramadoss. http://mobeegal.in find stuff closer. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Challenge" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-challenge?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
