Location-Aware Applications

SummaryLocation-Aware Applications is a comprehensive guide to the technology and business of creating compelling location-based services and applications. The book walks you through the LBS landscape, from mapping technologies to available platforms; from toolkits to business questions like monetization and privacy.About the BookMobile customers want entertainment, business apps, and on-the-go services that recognize and respond to location. This book will guide you through the technology and business of mobile applications so you can create competitive and innovative apps based on location-based services. 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. It provides insight into a wealth of ideas for LBS development so you can build the next killer app. Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book. 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 servicesThe privacy debateDistributing your applicationSecuring your business idea