Location View

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Location View
Initial release 2007-05-14
Latest release Third generation / 2008-03-22
Platform Internet Explorer, FireFox, other GIS Software
Available in (Japanese)
Website Official Website
Image of Tokyo
Image of Tokyo

Location View is a feature of 360 degree movie map developed by the Location View Co. and introduced on 14 May 2007 in Japan that provides 360 degree panoramic street-level views and allows users to view parts of every corner on selected cities and their surrounding at ground level.[1] When it was launched, several major cities in Japan, such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka and Himeji were included. It has since been expanded, and includes the suburbs of a number of other Japanese cities.

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[edit] Background and mapping concept

In Tokyo, it is claimed that Location View has captured images of over 90% of the city’s property. Location View hired retired Taxicab drivers who drove round the city with camera-equipped vehicles to capture footage in Tokyo. Location View images from Tokyo and other cities are updated every two years.[1]

The images are delivered through the Internet, using a 360-degree hybrid map. No matter how far the place is, it shows as if the viewer is walking around the city. The third generation of Location View was instroduced on 9 October, 2007.

[edit] Locations

Location View currently features every corner and street in major Japanese cities. In Tokyo the views include Tokyo Station night view,[2] the Headquarters of Location View Co,[3] Jingu Gaien Park [4] and the Tokyo Government Offices; [5] In Yokohama, a view of the large urban development Minato Mirai 21;[6] In Kyoto, the Heian Jingū Shinto shrine[7] and in Himeji, Himeji Castle.[8] There are also views in Kawasaki, Nagoya and Osaka.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Egan, John. "ARGUS Woos Japanese Firm with Real Estate Technology Expertise", National Real Estate Investor, 2008-03-17. Retrieved on 2008-03-22. 
  2. ^ Tokyo Station night view. Location View. Retrieved on 2008-03-22.
  3. ^ Location View Co. headquarters. Location View. Retrieved on 2008-03-22.
  4. ^ Jingu Gaien Park. Location View. Retrieved on 2008-03-22.
  5. ^ Tokyo Government Offices. Location View. Retrieved on 2008-03-22.
  6. ^ Yokohama - Minato Mirai 21. Location View. Retrieved on 2008-03-22.
  7. ^ Kyoto - Heian Jingū. Location View. Retrieved on 2008-03-22.
  8. ^ Himeji Castle. Location View. Retrieved on 2008-03-22.

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