A couple of weeks back, we reported that Apple has acquired another mapping company called C3 Technologies, which specialized in making 3D maps from photo data using declassified missile-targeting technology.
The report has renewed speculations that Apple could use the technology from its latest acquisition to revamp the long neglected native Maps application along with technologies from Poly9 and Placebase - the other two mapping companies Apple has acquired in the last two years.
Arnold Kim of Mac Rumors has dug up some interesting details about some of the features that could make it to the next generation maps application:
According to BrightSideOfTheNews, "C3 also makes awesome street level imagery captured using "an advanced multiple camera system with overlapping viewing angles to capture the entire surroundings in stereo."
In addition to street imagery, the next generation maps application may also offer interior panoramas as shown below. SingularityHub has explained how the interior panoramas are created: "As well as increasing its geographic range, C3 is expanding into interior settings. With a special camera rig, they can also create a 3D model of the interior of a building using the same photo stitching they use with their aerial or street level maps. Businesses have to request C3 to come in and create such an inside map of their facilities, so don’t expect these 3D indoor maps to become ubiquitous anytime soon. Still, the technology is ready and available, so we’re bound to see at least a few examples in the months ahead."
Checkout the video below to get a glimpse of what to expect:
We hope that Apple blow us away with their next generation maps application. What about you?
[via Mac Rumors]
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