Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Integrated Videos and Maps for Driving Directions From Microsoft



Microsoft seems to always fine the innovative "one up" and has out done Google by using similar snapshots like Streetview and plays them like video at  specific sections of the route you travel.  The video aide you by helping you remember where you need to be by pre-mapping a crucial direction.  You can watch the video before you start, previewing certain landmarks and turns before you get there.   The  images are streaming as though it  is occurring in real time, so you feel like the video images are actually appearing as you travel to your location.  Still in prototype phase, this will revolutionize the navigation industry.




[Source: Microsoft and MIT]

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