Google Street View Released for U.S.
Going Like Sixty — December 13, 2008 — Pop Culture
References: googleblog.blogspot
Just like that (snap), Google turned on Street View for almost the entire United States. Just a year ago, 23 cities had the engaging/time-wasting feature that allowed photos of public streets to be rotated and tilted to show nearly every angle. Naturally, Street View was hugely popular almost immediately; the technology was made possible only by Google's huge capacity to handle graphics.
Small Google cars, often a Prius or VW, would roam the streets with an innocuous 11-lens camera mounted on the roof to capture an image about every ten feet. Faces have been blurred, so don't think you will be peeping; however, there have been some rather unusual moments. Check out the video to see what I mean.
Small Google cars, often a Prius or VW, would roam the streets with an innocuous 11-lens camera mounted on the roof to capture an image about every ten feet. Faces have been blurred, so don't think you will be peeping; however, there have been some rather unusual moments. Check out the video to see what I mean.
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Expanded Online Exploration — More companies will develop interactive platforms that provide engaging visual experiences for consumers.
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Increased Use of Street-level Imagery — Industries such as real estate and tourism will increasingly use street-level imagery to provide virtual experiences for customers.
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Advanced Graphics and Imaging Technology — Advancements in graphics and imaging technology will continue to provide companies with new opportunities for immersive, interactive experiences.
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Technology — The technology industry will continue to innovate and develop new applications for interactive, street-level imagery.
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Real Estate — Real estate companies can use street-level imagery to provide virtual property tours for potential buyers.
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Tourism — The tourism industry can use street-level imagery to provide virtual tours of destinations, allowing customers to explore before making a booking.
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