wiki.Alumni.NET - Your Location Information Resource
Wikimap
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=== Wikimap Lite Features === | === Wikimap Lite Features === | ||
| - | * Browse street maps to determine your current location and points of interest. | + | * Browse street maps (OpenStreetMap (OSM)) to determine your current location and points of interest. |
* View points of interest Wiki.Alumni.NET pages to access detailed information. | * View points of interest Wiki.Alumni.NET pages to access detailed information. | ||
* Add new points of interests and new pictures to Wiki.Alumni.NET using a simple interface. | * Add new points of interests and new pictures to Wiki.Alumni.NET using a simple interface. | ||
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* Proximity & keyword search to find the nearest point of interest such as bank, petrol station, and restaurant. | * Proximity & keyword search to find the nearest point of interest such as bank, petrol station, and restaurant. | ||
* Unlimited browsing of wiki pages. | * Unlimited browsing of wiki pages. | ||
| - | * Browse satellite maps to determine your current location and points of interest. | + | * Browse satellite maps (Microsoft Virtual Earth) to determine your current location and points of interest. |
* Preloaded maps to improve map rendering performance and to decrease internet connectivity cost. | * Preloaded maps to improve map rendering performance and to decrease internet connectivity cost. | ||
* Save personal gps points. | * Save personal gps points. | ||
Revision as of 02:45, 26 February 2009
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Wikimap Lite & Wikimap
Wikimap makes the mobile device an important location resource. With GPS enabled devices, wiki map allows you to pinpoint your exact location on a street or satellite map. It is a navigation aid for the user and provides detailed information for points of interest nearby using wiki pages. You can also use it to search for the nearest hospital, bank, food or clothing establishment. It has a simple interface for creating new points and uploading pictures associated with the points of interest.
Wikimap Lite Features
- Browse street maps (OpenStreetMap (OSM)) to determine your current location and points of interest.
- View points of interest Wiki.Alumni.NET pages to access detailed information.
- Add new points of interests and new pictures to Wiki.Alumni.NET using a simple interface.
- Use keyword search to find nearest specific point of interest such as ATMs, cafes, gasoline stations, and tourist attractions.
- Add text information on wiki pages using the built-in browser.
Wikimap Features
All the features of Wikimap Lite plus the following:
- Proximity & keyword search to find the nearest point of interest such as bank, petrol station, and restaurant.
- Unlimited browsing of wiki pages.
- Browse satellite maps (Microsoft Virtual Earth) to determine your current location and points of interest.
- Preloaded maps to improve map rendering performance and to decrease internet connectivity cost.
- Save personal gps points.
- Option to always center current location on the map.
Mobile Platform
Iphone & Ipod Touch
- Wikimap Lite & Wikimap will be available in the App Store soon.
Gallery
Sattelite Map with Points of Interest |
 Street Map with Current Location |
 Selecting a Map Point |
 School Wiki Page |
 Keyword Searching for Starbucks |
 Adding a New Point |
 Uploading a Picture |
 Searching for a Restaurant Beside a Resort |
 Viewing a Restaurant Menu |
 Checking the Resort's Beach Front |
