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Location can add value to a wide range of consumer and enterprise applications – social networking, travel, Points of Interests, real-time traffic, personal security, and more.
The Maps in Apps contest sponsored by the Tele Atlas LBS Innovators Series celebrates both Web and mobile applications that include mapping or location as a functionality enhancement.
Finalists in previous contests have been showcased at the Tele Atlas booth at CTIA. Grand prize winners have won $25,000 cash and $50,000 in Tele Atlas map data. Runner-ups were awarded $10,000 in cash and $20,000 in Tele Atlas map data.
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Congratulations to previous Maps In Apps contest winners:
Tele Atlas 2008 “Maps In Apps” Contest
At CTIA Wireless Entertainment & IT
Grand Prize Winner:
Pongr™
Pongr
is a mobile price-checking and store mapping application which uses image recognition technology and text search to direct users to nearby stores with the best prices.
Semi-Finalists:
Open Green
Map™
Open Green Map charts natural, cultural and green living sites in your community and around the world. Users are invited to enhance any site on the map by adding their own insights or images.
Travel Channel Go™
Travel Channel Go offers the best of Travel Channel right on your mobile phone with vivid detail on thousands of shops, restaurants and sites and one touch access to maps, directions and click to call.
Read the Tele Atlas press release to learn more about the 2008 “Maps In Apps” contest.
Tele Atlas 2007 “Maps In Apps” Contest
At CTIA Wireless Entertainment & IT
Grand Prize Winner:
Slifter
Using a user's zip code or a phone's GPS/LBS, Slifter allows shoppers to search local store inventory for products, view product information, images and store locations and maps. Shoppers can share their finds with friends or save them to a mobile shopping list.
Finalists:
KnowledgeWhere Phone Tag Elite™
Incorporates location-based mapping and messaging technology to create a hi-tech game of hide and seek. Players can play with anyone across the United States by participating in existing games, creating private games with friends, or participating in cash tournaments.
Hollywood USA
Hollywood USA tour guide application features movie locations across the country with added GPS deployment. Each site includes location photo and address, scene and plot description, stars, director and DVD cover image
Semi-Finalists:
Smarter Agent
Smarter Agent provides GPS real estate search capabilities and real time property information directly to your cell phone.
eureka!mobile
eureka!mobile is an opt-in, location-based, mobile marketing and advertising software application for use on mobile phones. Users of eureka!mobile are able to view, download, save, and redeem special offers, promotions, and coupons using their mobile phone.
Read the Tele Atlas press release to learn more about the 2007 “Maps In Apps” contest.
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