Going beyond
Latitude and longitude information is sufficient to find someone or something, but not enough to provide context on what is nearby – such as a restaurant, store, coffee shop or mall.
HERE offers a true data representation of what is available in the physical world, presenting POIs that are accurate and deliver meaningful, value-added information.
Product applications
Under the hood
When we search for a location, we often don’t just want to know where it is, but what it is.
With the Places component of HERE Location Services, POIs come with extensive information and the capability to interact with them in various ways, ensuring consumers get the most out of their search.
Places functions in three distinct ways: search and discover, information, and interaction.
How Places works
Search with flexibility
A place or POI usually has a name and is subject to categorization – by address, name, type or a combination of all. HERE helps you find where you need to go in three ways: by current position, by category, and within a certain radius.
Get value-added information
For an added layer of detail, Places allows you to get rich information associated with a place, such as contact information, payment methods or website URLs. Interactive media collections can also be added to an application by enabling users to submit reviews, provide rating and upload pictures.
Interact seamlessly
From click-through functionality to calling a business directly, HERE allows users to interact with a place in one interface. For example “get me there“ is supported by routing calculations and navigation from a selected place to any desired destination.
Resources
Ovum Location Platform Index 2019
The relative strengths and weaknesses of each vendor, including data, enablers and features, and why HERE cements its position as the location industry leader.
Places RDF Plug-In
HERE Places is now available in RDF, in a Plug n' Play design providing greater content and flexibility to customers with RDF compilers; suitable for single map updates and aftermarket.