Question 1: What is meant by a location based service? Explain using the Web applications found on a late model mobile device.
A location-based service (LBS) is an information and entertainment service, accessible with mobile devices through the mobile network and utilizing the ability to make use of the geographical position of the mobile device.
LBS services can be used in a variety of contexts, such as health, work, personal life, etc. LBS services include services to identify a location of a person or object, such as discovering the nearest banking cash machine or the whereabouts of a friend or employee. LBS services include parcel tracking and vehicle tracking services.
References
- Wikipedia. Retrieved 30th Oct 2009 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Location-based_service
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