So over coffee I read this:
Apple’s “Interactive Map” patent filing details a mapping program that enables users to dynamically adjust and view different “layers” of content pulled from the Internet. Examples include commuting, tourism and weather map layers, among others.
Layers of content, brilliant! Why did we not think of this before? The patent filing is a road map for GIS. But I see huge problems with their method, look at this:
Where is the north arrow? Not only that Apple’s map data for Washington DC is cartoonish. No wonder people hate Apple Maps. I can tell you the maps of Phoenix look much better. Looking over the other supporting images is depressing. Breaking down what I do into flow charts, gawd we suck.
I look forward to licensing Apple’s patent to do my work.