Locationaware Applications Pappsc Richard Ferraro Murat Aktihanoglu by Richard Ferraro, Murat Aktihanoglu 9781935182337, 1935182331 instant download after payment.

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. What's Inside Managing location-aware content Making money from location-based services Augmented reality and tablets Detailed 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 Contents PART 1 LBS, THE BIG PICTURE Location-based services: An overview Positioning technologies Mapping Content options PART 2 TECHNOLOGY Consumer applications Mobile platforms Connectivity issues Server-side integration PART 3 CREATING WINNING LBS BUSINESSES Monetization of location-based services The privacy debate Distributing your application Securing your business idea