MapOS by MapEverywhere Enables Point of Interest Search
Christopher DeLuca — November 9, 2011 — Tech
References: mapeverywhere & springwise
MapOS by MapEverywhere is a phenomenal new concept for a mapping system that doesn’t require GPS. The map is intended for indoor facilities where navigation may be required, including museums, galleries hospitals, and amusement parks.
MapOS by MapEverywhere lets users search for a point of interest, with icons that are easy to discern. If you are at the amusement park and you are looking for the nearest bathroom or exit, MapOS has got you covered. This is an extremely interesting tablet-based innovation.
Implications - The current wave of technological innovation is very much focused on finding ways to facilitate a connection to the real-world. The MapOS connects users without the need for GPS. Companies ought to think about how connecting consumers to the real-world can work itself into a marketing strategy.
MapOS by MapEverywhere lets users search for a point of interest, with icons that are easy to discern. If you are at the amusement park and you are looking for the nearest bathroom or exit, MapOS has got you covered. This is an extremely interesting tablet-based innovation.
Implications - The current wave of technological innovation is very much focused on finding ways to facilitate a connection to the real-world. The MapOS connects users without the need for GPS. Companies ought to think about how connecting consumers to the real-world can work itself into a marketing strategy.
Trend Themes
1. Indoor Navigation Systems - MapOS by MapEverywhere provides users with an indoor navigation system that does not depend on GPS, enabling a unique and precise indoor navigation experience.
2. Point of Interest Search - MapOS by MapEverywhere provides users with a point of interest search feature that enables users to easily locate specific locations and services within indoor environments.
3. Tablet-based Innovations - MapOS by MapEverywhere is a tablet-based innovation that enables consumers to connect with indoor environments in an interactive way, and highlights the potential for more tablet-based innovations in various contexts.
Industry Implications
1. Museums and Galleries - MapOS by MapEverywhere can be utilized by museums and galleries to provide visitors with an indoor navigation experience that enhances the visitor's experience and enables them to easily locate specific exhibits and tours.
2. Hospitals - MapOS by MapEverywhere can be used in hospitals to provide patients and visitors with an indoor navigation system that enables them to easily locate specific wards, rooms, and facilities within the hospital.
3. Amusement Parks - MapOS by MapEverywhere can be applied in amusement parks to provide visitors with an easy and precise wayfinding system that enables them to quickly locate service areas, rides, and exits.
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