Features

Using customized mapping technology, viaPlace is able to display an interactive map on your mobile device. Much like other mapping systems, users can pan, zoom, and explore the map. However, viaPlace lets you view your current location and see the locations of points of interest around you. You are also able to use default maps or provide your own localized maps such as mall, stadium and airport maps for an increased level of customization.

The radar view allows users to really see what's around them and the distances. This lets your user see various points of interest in an absolute fashion, letting them know exactly where their next destination is. This is especially useful for guided walking tours and geocaching challenges.

Each point or area of interest in your system can be fully customized with all the information you want. Anything from historical data to social networking features like comments can be stored for each location. Provide coupons and other digital information when a user searches for or walks close to one of your locations.

The primary aspect of viaPlace is the centralized registry and web services. We store a subset of data (name, description, category, thumb and meta-information) for every point in our system. This allows us to quickly and efficiently provide end users with the initial details about a given point and then direct them to a customer’s database for the volume of the content or digital experience. Also, by channeling content through the registry, we can provide "channels" of information, similar to TV programming, for them to subscribe to and view a host of content from several providers.

At the core of the viaPlace mobile client is the ability to provide digital data to a user based on where they are located. The Nearby list provides all the locations close to the user in order of closest to farthest. They can then get directions to the location or view its details.

viaPlace provides users the ability to filter locations based on categories and preferences. They can input the search radius and pull back specific content based on Meta information and the content provider.

Link several locations together in a customized map and provide rich content to give your users a truly immersive digital experience. Great for tours and mapping a digital experience over a physical location such as a retail store or sporting arena.