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LBS Services

Various Location-Based Services available online.

AnchorageLive (Resource Data, Inc.)

A web interface to CAMA data for the greater Anchorage real estate data. Audience is the general public and the real estate industry.

AnchorageLive (ESRI)

Consumer Services: Real Estate Locator Service: A web interface to CAMA data for the greater Anchorage real estate data. Audience is the general public and the real estate industry.

Arbonaut Location Services (Arbonaut)

Arbonaut offers enterprises and associations technically and functionally competitive location messaging solutions based on Arbonaut's Location Messaging concept, the objective of which is to yield new surplus value, safety, and efficiency in the customers operative work environment through the use of location information. Arbonaut created map interfaces functioning in palmtop computers and programmable GSM telephones, which support both network positioning and GPS positioning. The complete solution meeting the needs of end customers also includes visions and functionalities requested by the customers. Arbonaut Location Messaging service platform allows quick and efficient marketing and implementation of new location information services. Examples of such services include the creation of POI (= where is the closest requested x?), Friend Finder (= where is your friend?), Location Date (= shall we meet in x?), and Location Notebook - (= location information calendar) service concepts for both mobile and www interfaces.

Cable Awareness Maps (Maptech)

Enterprise Services: Asset Tracking Services/Demos: Locate undersea cables using a unique GIS Image Server

Chile Yellow Pages (Chile Yellow Pages)

Consumer Services: Yellow Pages Directories: Chile Yellow Pages.

Citizen ICAM (Chicago Police)

Federal, State, and Local Government Locators: Citizen ICAM developed by the Chicago Police Department provides residents of Chicago with a tool to assist them in problem-solving and combating crime and disorder in their neighborhoods.

Cloudberry (Air-Trak)

Enterprise Services: Asset Tracking Services/Demos: Cloudberry is a low-cost, easy-to-use tracking and messaging system that allows you to monitor your fleet's activity from a desktop PC. Cloudberry brings together GPS technology and the power of the Internet to create a turnkey solution that allows you enhance fleet efficiency and maximize profits. Everything you need to use Cloudberry services is included in every package: Hardware, software, and documentation. All you need is an Internet connection, PC, and a vehicle to track!

E&A OnSite (Necessity Retail)

Consumer Services: Real Estate Locator Service: Edens and Avant OnSite Commercial Retail Search.

ERA Home Finder (ERA Makelaar)

Consumer Services: Real Estate Locator Service: Netherlands Home Finder

EZ Locate (Tele Atlas)

EZ-Locate is an on-line geocoding service that provides real-time access to the Tele Atlas address database via the Internet. It is designed to let users enjoy the benefits of high volume batch geocoding without the hassles or high price. Setup an account and draw against it like a checking account for up to a year. Geocode in as many sessions as you like, 100 today, 10,000 tomorrow, 300 next week. Geocode in small batches from your desktop when it is convenient for you.

Findland Yellow Pages (Findland Yellow Pages)

Consumer Services: Yellow Pages Directories: Finland

FindMe (FindMe)

Consumer Services: Routing & Mapping Services: Website in the PHILIPPINES that integrates GPS technology with the internet to help you zero in on your target location.

FleetOnline (Teydo)

FleetOnline is a purely LBS (cell-id) based Fleet management solution. The service is connected to Orange, T-Mobile, Vodafone and O2 thus supporting all main GSM network suppliers.

FloridaHealthStat (FloridaHealthStat)

Consumer Services: Health and Human Services: Locate health facilities and physicians in Florida with directions in English and Spanish.

GPS Wireless Tracker (Portable Internet)

Enterprise Services: Mobile Workforce: Mobile Worker Tracks 1-1,000 mobile employees or workers, vehicles or other assets using inexpensive smart GPS phones and wireless PDA's.

GSM Coverage Query (T-Mobile)

Consumer Services: Telecommunications Location Services/Demos: The German wireless operator T-Mobil allows you to query the worldwide GSM coverage database.

Home Finder (Realtor)

Consumer Services: Real Estate Locator Service: Find a real estate listing or a real estate listing.

Hotel Locator

Consumer Services: Retail Locators/Demos: Select the motel near your destination and make resverations on-line.

Interactive Mapping System (City of Sydney)

Consumer Services: Community Guides: Find your way around Sydney, Australia, the Olympic city with the Interactive Mapping System.

Location Gateway (EPL Communications )

EPL Communications Location Gateway provides an easy to integrate, cost effective XML location feed. Enabling you to quickly connect your applications and services directly to Vodafone, T-Mobile, O2 and Orange mobile positioning platforms. We offer a complete gateway solution including standard rate SMS, Opt-in Keywords and premium rate short codes.

Map Machine (National Geographic)

Consumer Services: Routing & Mapping Services: Have an atlas at hand using the Map Machine, from National Geographic and ESRI.

Map Your Way (Pierce County)

Consumer Services: Routing & Mapping Services: Map Your Way in Pierce County, Washington. This on-line Geographic Information System provides a robust locator service. A wireless version has been deployed for the County's Police and Fire Districts.

Multimap (Multimap)

Consumer Services: Routing & Mapping Services: Interactive mapping with travel directions with aerial photographs, links to local information, weather and other content for the UK.

NavView (Data Burst Technologies)

Enterprise Services: Asset Tracking Services/Demos: Data Burst Technologies offer iTRAK GPS products and NavView, an Application-based AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) service provider (ASP).

Netherlands House Search (Garantie Makelaar)

Consumer Services: Real Estate Locator Service: Netherlands Home Finder

Nexus (Nexus Telelocation)

Enterprise Services: Asset Tracking Services/Demos: View vehicle locations via the web with Nexus Telocation System, currently deployed in Israel, Latin America, and Asia.

Norwegian Road Planner (Norwegian Road Planner)

Consumer Services: Routing & Mapping Services: A route planner by the Norwegian Road administration uses the most detailed road network of Norway. http://www.vegvesen.no (select VISVEG banner => municipality (Oslo) => street names (Drammensveien, Brobekkveien) => calculate route).

Nursing Home INFO (Nelson & Wallery)

Consumer Services: Health and Human Services: Search for nursing home facilities with the Nursing Home INFO service.

Portugal Yellow Pages (Portugal Yellow Pages)

Consumer Services: Yellow Page Directories: Portugal Yellow Pages

San Diego Area Traffic Report (California Department of Transportation)

Consumer Services: Traffic Information Services: California DOT Traffic Map.

Sandy (Sandy)

Consumer Services: Health and Human Services: Website offering address search throughout Switzerland, including options to display medical facilities.

Skymo Advanced Mobile Application Services (Skymo)

Pinpoint the location of mobile handsets on location-enabled mobile networks in the UK (currently O2, Vodafone, TMobile. Orange coming soon) The Location Service includes a Standard Rate SMS Opt In Keyword and Premium Rate Shortcode billing at GBP 1.50. Skymo's Application Services division can also supply postcode, address and directory lookup services and powerful mapping and route-finding services.

SwissGeo (SwissGeo)

MConsumer Services: Routing & Mapping Services: Map any address in Switzerland with incredible detail using the SwissGeo service.

The Netherlands Yellow Pages (The Netherlands Yellow Pages)

Consumer Services: Yellow Pages Directories: The Netherlands Yellow Pages

TrackMe Verhicle Tracking (TrackMe)

Enterprise Services: Asset Tracking Services/Demos:By integrating high-accuracy satellite positioning with the Internet and mobile communications, TrackMe helps enterprises get real-time information on the location of their assets, allowing dispatchers and owners to transmit critical information back to their assets.

Trafikanten (Trafikanten)

Consumer Services: Traffic Information Services: Track traffic in Oslo, Norway (select Oslokart, enter a street name "Storgata")

Travelwatch (AA)

Consumer Services: Traffic Information Services: For routes in the UK with real-time traffic: The detailed mapping utilizes ArcIMS and data is served by ArcSDE.

Visa ATM Locator (Visa)

Consumer Services: Retail Locators/Demos: Use Visa's ATM Locator to find the nearest teller machine. Also accessible via wireless devices including WAP phones and the Palm VII PDA.

Yellow Pages Spain (Yellow Pages Spain)

Consumer Services: Yellow Page Directories: Yellow Pages Spain

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Location Based Services: Maximising Revenue and Engaging the Consumer will focus on consumer acceptance, mass uptake, and revenue acquisition within the context of the very latest industry developments. Packed with case-studies, open panel discussions, and practical guidance on tackling the most recent location based services challenges, this inspiring information source is the place to share knowlegde with leading industry experts. Join us on September 3 and 4, 2008 in London at this unrivalled event http://www.location-basedservices.co.uk

Location Based Services: Maximising Revenue and Engaging the Consumer will focus on consumer acceptance, mass uptake, and revenue acquisition within the context of the very latest industry developments. Packed with case-studies, open panel discussions, and practical guidance on tackling the most recent location based services challenges, this inspiring information source is the place to share knowlegde with leading industry experts. Join us on September 3 and 4, 2008 in London at this unrivalled event http://www.location-basedservices.co.uk
 

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