A WAP site can be made location aware in a variety of ways including cell location and place name search.
In cell location, the user's location is obtained from their mobile network. The user can, for example, send a text message request and receive a WAP push reply which contains a link to a WAP page of local information which can include maps. This has been proven in live commercial operation.
In place name search, the user opens a WAP site and enters a place name in a text box. Where necessary, place names with the same spelling can be disambiguated. We support both national and international place name search.
Once the desired location has been determined, the geographic data which can be presented includes:-
- Site details including opening times,
facilities and addresses
- Detailed maps which support zooming and
panning
It is particularly important that all the geographic data is adapted to the capabilities of each phone's browser. We achieve this using extensive data on mobile phone browsers which is updated regularly.
Caversham Telecom offers a complete solution including any or all of the following:-
- Cell Location in the UK on Vodafone, O2,
Orange and T-Mobile
- Mobile short codes and key words
- WAP site development and maintenance
- Geographic Information processing and updating
By careful selection of our sources of geographic information, we are able to offer particularly economical, mass market solutions.
Contact us at sales@cavtel.co.uk
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