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BreadCrumbz for Android

— October 29, 2008 — Tech
BreadCrumbz for the Android mobile phone takes GPS to a whole new level by incorporating images and landmarks into directions. Using the Android's camera and built-in GPS, BreadCrumbz users can take photos and geo-tag them before linking them together for directions that feature landmarks.

This picture-based map lets BreadCrumbz users convey specific details of a route that aren't easily communicated on a traditional map or text format. Rather than trying to explain to a friend how to navigate a tricky landscape, you can show them the way with photos.

Check out the video above to see how BreadCrumbz works.

Trend Themes

  1. Image-based Navigation — The integration of images and landmarks into directions creates new opportunities for image-based navigation and location services.
  2. Geo-tagging — The ability to geo-tag user-generated images presents opportunities for location-based marketing and customized content delivery.
  3. Enhanced Mapping — Incorporating user-generated images into mapping services could revolutionize the way we navigate and engage with our surroundings.

Industry Implications

  1. Navigation Technology — The integration of image-based navigation could be a disrupting innovation for GPS and mapping technologies.
  2. Travel and Tourism — The ability to easily share and access user-generated image-based directions could transform the travel and tourism industry by providing more immersive, personalized experiences.
  3. Social Media — The integration of geo-tagged user-generated images could create new opportunities for social media platforms to provide location-based services and advertising.
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