android - Can anyone help me how to create a map for a building? -


does know how create 2d building map example mall, , locate or pinpoint user current location? classmate told me use google maps api, prefer not use it.

i've friend swears openstreetmap if don't want follow google route option. interested in creating maps indoor space , lots of information can found here:

http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/indoorosm

i'm no expert, looks of it, seems if there tools, such josm, allow create indoor maps - quick start guide using josm indoors can found here. seem assume have floor plans of building. far i'm aware (correct me if wrong) there no software, lets walk around building creating map!

locating users current location difficult. gps tends not work in indoor spaces, need consider best option. additionally if working multi-floored building need method work out floor user on. there number of possible solutions:

  • attach gps antennae buildig , use repeater boost coverage rest of building
  • google uses wi-fi networks , mobile masts determine location. if want know more approach check out wifislam. they're owned apple there interesting articles in top 10 or search results of google them , technology!
  • use image recognition determine users location. use google goggles. users take images of room-numbers/shop-signs/qr codes processed followed location being provided

none of these particularly easy, perhaps different approach taken!


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