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MSN Direct Gets GPS Support
30 Jul, 2008, 5:05 am IST | by
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Microsoft has released an open application programming interface (API) for the MSN Direct Send to GPS feature for navigation devices, in effect allowing any Web site to offer visitors the ability to send addresses, business listings, or other locations directly from the site to their GPS unit. The API is an extension of the MSN Direct feature initially launched at International CES earlier this year. With this updated version, MSN Direct allows any Web site to send location information to navigation devices either wirelessly or via a USB connection. The wireless delivery is compatible with MSN Direct-enabled devices that have the Send to GPS feature. "MSN Direct opens up opportunities for Web sites in a variety of areas - real estate, travel, event planning and food service - to make it fast and simple for visitors to have access to turn-by-turn directions on their navigation device," said Joe Coco, product unit manager of the MSN Direct initiative at Microsoft. "MSN Direct helps consumers get the most out of their navigation device, while also helping businesses drive more customers to their locations." For developers, the API is free, simple to integrate and uses standard Web programming techniques. In addition to latitude and longitude, Web sites can send a phone number, address, and other information. |
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