Location Based Services

Location-based Services" ­ Mobile phones are becoming more than just a way to call a friend, they are now allowing us to organize our lives, connect to the Internet, shop and take photos.

Soon, new lo­cation-based services will be offered as new location-aware technology is rolled out. These location-based services will offer personalized services that are connected the specific location. Location Based Services. Location-based service. LBS are used in a variety of contexts, such as health, indoor object search,[5] entertainment,[6] work, personal life, etc.[7] LBS include services to identify a location[8] of a person or object, such as discovering the nearest banking cash machine (a.k.a.

ATM) or the whereabouts of a friend or employee. NearMe - Local Knowledge.