CoPilot Live Announces Local Search Using Microsoft Live
Date: Friday, February 08 @ 13:58:51 UTC
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pocketgpsworld.com ALK Technologies yesterday announced that customers of its CoPilot Live mobile phone navigation system will be able to benefit from an integral connection to Microsoft’s Live Search API.

By entering a search query e.g. ‘bank’, ‘coffee’ etc you will receive a list of the matches closest to your current location. Connected search is the next big evolution in navigation and provides access to a huge variety of dynamic real-time information.

CoPilot Live sends its queries to Microsoft’s Live Search API via the mobile Internet (a data connection is required) and provides its navigation users with instant access to a huge range of location-specific information. Search results provide details of nearby businesses, shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, which can be previewed and added to an itinerary for spoken and on-screen turn guidance. The system will also be capable of displaying community-generated reviews and rankings, helping users make an informed selection.

The feature will be available on new products from April and an update will be made available free of charge for existing customers.

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