kharrap2
GPS: Garmin Streetpilot c320
Joined: 25 Jun 2008
Posts: 1
Local POI page: V3S 0K5
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 Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 09:51 Post subject: Submitting POI's to the POI database and correcting errors |
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Why not simplify the process by allowing the submitter to pick the coordinates by moving the displayed map instead of limiting it to specified intersections which do not always display correctly. For example there is a bi-directional mobile speed camera that is often placed underneath the Highway 17 overpass on Highway 17, Delta, BC, Canada. You can enter either Highway 17 or Highway 99 but not together as the map locator cannot find the correct location. If you put either Highway 17 or Highway 99 alone it shows up the wrong location and the position of the coordinates is wrong and can't be moved.
By the same token there is no facility to remove incorrect data for example the speed camera at Abbott and Water Street, Vancouver, Canada does not exist and the speed camera purportedly at Hwy 17 and Hwy 99 is shown in the database as being further North than it actually is.
Also could you show on the map display those safety camera locations in the area which have already been submitted in order to avoid duplication. Finally could you make provision to be able to show the direction of travel, especially for red light cameras for example there is a red light camera at Oak street and west 70th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada, it is designed to catch motorists travelling South on Oak Street but the alarm is activated regardless of which road you are on and regardless of the direction you are travelling in. I believe these changes would make submissions easier and more accurate, Thank you.
Ken H. |
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GPS: Garmin Streetpilot c320
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| Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 01:22 Post subject: Re: Submitting POI's to the POI database and correcting erro |
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Hi
I hope this helps:
| Quote: | | Why not simplify the process by allowing the submitter to pick the coordinates by moving the displayed map instead of limiting it to specified intersections which do not always display correctly. For example there is a bi-directional mobile speed camera that is often placed underneath the Highway 17 overpass on Highway 17, Delta, BC, Canada. You can enter either Highway 17 or Highway 99 but not together as the map locator cannot find the correct location. If you put either Highway 17 or Highway 99 alone it shows up the wrong location and the position of the coordinates is wrong and can't be moved. |
You can easily add new POI location. There are multiple options:
1. Find your location and press a submit button here: http://www.gps-data-team.com/map/
2. Press [Add] link, for example here (registered users only). Use a pin to pinpoint your location or simply enter your longitude, latitude and description. Press the Submit button to add it to the database.
3. Add your GPS location using this GPS listing service
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By the same token there is no facility to remove incorrect data for example the speed camera at Abbott and Water Street, Vancouver, Canada does not exist and the speed camera purportedly at Hwy 17 and Hwy 99 is shown in the database as being further North than it actually is.
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There is a [Delete POI] link, for example here (registered users only). You can easily delete any listed POI location. Please do not test this option unless you really want to remove POI from our public database.
| Quote: | Also could you show on the map display those safety camera locations in the area which have already been submitted in order to avoid duplication. Finally could you make provision to be able to show the direction of travel, especially for red light cameras for example there is a red light camera at Oak street and west 70th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada, it is designed to catch motorists travelling South on Oak Street but the alarm is activated regardless of which road you are on and regardless of the direction you are travelling in. I believe these changes would make submissions easier and more accurate, Thank you.
Ken H.
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We provide 3 map display options:
1. Open any file as a Google KML file for Google Earth
2. Visualise CSV or OV2 files using POI visualizer tool
3. Visualize and edit POIs with POI Editor
| Quote: | Finally could you make provision to be able to show the direction of travel, especially for red light cameras for example there is a red light camera at Oak street and west 70th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada, it is designed to catch motorists travelling South on Oak Street but the alarm is activated regardless of which road you are on and regardless of the direction you are travelling in. I believe these changes would make submissions easier and more accurate, Thank you.
Ken H.
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Yes, as soon as Garmin enables that feature.
In addition, I can easily create any other tool that you need.
Cheers
Ming
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