Location-Aware Applications
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (660 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1935182331 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Great Thorough Book on Building LBS Apps For Developers For years and years mobile location for consumers was essentially synonymous with dedicated GPS navigation devices but no longer. The sheer volume of innovation that has occurred over the past few years with new mobile operating systems, hybrid positioning technologies and big players like Google, Apple and Nokia making location services a key part of their business strategies has forever changed what we think about 'location' and maybe even the way we define the Internet.In such a rapidly evolving environment, where new innovations seem to b. Jack of all trades, master of none B. Barkley I had high hopes for this based on the book summary and table of contents, but was ultimately disappointed. My feeling is the book tried to cover too much for too many people, and went into too much depth in some areas, and not enough in others. It got surprisingly technical in areas I wouldn't have expected (going into a good amount of detail about different positioning technologies used by mobile devices that are normally abstracted away through a platform API), but provided overly simplistic code samples that weren't really helpful because. Michael said Practical and Concise Overview of Location-Based Services. I recommend this book to technology architects, designers and mobile developers who want a practical and concise overview of location based services. It contains many high-level examples covering a wide range of location services and mobile providers.This book covers many topics including:* defining location based services including sample opportunities;* overview on positioning technologies including GPS, cell tower triangulation and wi-fi positioning;* comparisons and sample code of mapping APIs (MapQuest, Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.);* obtai
It is an engaging look at the LBS landscape, from choosing the right mobile platform, to making money with your application, to dealing with privacy issues. What's InsideManaging location-aware contentMaking money from location-based servicesAugmented reality and tabletsDetailed examples for iPhone and AndroidWho Should Read this BookThis book is written for developers and business pros - no prior knowledge of location-based services is assumed.Table of ContentsPART 1 LBS, THE BIG PICTURELocation-based services: An overviewPositioning technologiesMappingContent optionsPART 2 TECHNOLOGYConsumer applicationsMobile platformsConnectivity issuesServer-side integrationPART 3 CREATING WINNING LBS BUSINESSESMonetization of location-based se
Ric is an Official Blog Contributor to the Mobile Monday Bloghive and W3C Mobile Web Initiative and has specific expertise in Location Based Services, Mobile Apps, Social Networks, Social Mobile Media, Privacy and Monetization Strategies. An experienced Business Developer, Ric has over 15 years experience in people- and project-management in the corporate world. Based in Barcelona,
He holds an MBA from EADA Business School in Barcelona.. About the AuthorBased in Barcelona, Richard Ferraro co-founded GeoMe Communications, a leading location-aware app innovator in 2008. Ric is an Official Blog Contributor to the Mobile Monday Bloghive and W3C Mobile Web Initiative and has specific expertise in Location Based Services, Mobile Apps, Social Networks, Social Mobile Media, Privacy and Monetization Strategies. An experienced Business Developer, Ric has over 15 years experience in people- and project-management in the corporate world