Google Map Symbols Key
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how is it possible to add symbols to google maps?
in addition to the current drawing-pin or text-bubbles.
my hack demo: http://www.peepo.co.uk/temp/moulin/moulin.svg
valuable prize for adding location and text.
Example keys:
Ordinance Survey: http://tinyurl.com/3axdny
streetmap: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/mapkey.htm
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Jonathan Chetwynd
Jonathan Chetwynd
Accessibility Consultant on Learning Disabilities and the Internet
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please use safari-webkit for best experience of demo...
cheers
Jonathan Chetwynd
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an interactive version with improved graphics is now available:
http://www.peepo.co.uk/temp/moulin/moulin.svg
using CSS only ~:"
cheers
Jonathan Chetwynd
On 12 Jun 2007, at 15:42, ~:'' ありがとうございました。
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Icons, but where is the key? what icons are standard for google maps?
OS maps provide a key for churches, post offices and much more...
much of this information is static over decades.
markers or drawing pins provide a very limited common vocabulary.
regards
Jonathan Chetwynd
http://labs.google.com/ridefinder/images/ is forbidden
On 13 Jun 2007, at 12:13, Ed Parsons wrote:
Hi Jonathan,
Do you mean icons ? http://www.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/
#Creating_Icons
ed
On 13 Jun 2007, at 10:59, ~:'' ありがとうございました。
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"such an extensive collection of symbols will not be needed."
could you expand on this as your meaning isn't clear?
currently Google relies on individuals creating symbols for their own
mashups which might seem to create more libraries rather than a few
standard ones.
I work with people who use symbols to communicate rather than text.
People with low literacy or learning disabilities.
Have you come across the "concept coding framework" which was
specifically created to consider the issue that different communities
use different symbols.
That is to label a resource or location in this instance with a
concept, the user's application then applies a symbol.
There are difficulties, which if your are interested we could discuss
further...
regards
Jonathan Chetwynd
On 18 Jun 2007, at 09:16, Ed Parsons wrote:
Hi Jonathan,
Ok now I understand, yes you are right google supports only a limited
number of "pin" icons, but then map symbology is a rather cultural
phenomena so what is familer to a user in the England brought up on
OS mapping will appear alien to a resident of Zurich brought up using
the excellent maps of Swiss Topo. Over time perhaps a standard form
of representation may develop for web mapping, but as by their nature
such maps are dynamic and can display information as the user
interacts with them perhaps such an extensive collection of symbols
will not be needed.
You are of course free to create you own symbols and share them with
the community.
ed
On 18 Jun 2007, at 08:07, ~:'' ありがとうございました。
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