Open Data & qCodes
The vast amount of data that the Open Data initiative makes available for hundreds of cities can be made much more useful using the qCode application and qCoding.
For residents and tourists finding local facilities such a restrooms, libraries, parks, etc. is easy with qCodes.
For city employees and contractors finding the exact location of a tree, street light, or traffic light is simple with qCodes. Since the location accuracy of qCodes is only limited by the accuracy of the source data and the accuracy of the GPS system used, the user can be directed to the desired location with a level of accuracy not available any other way except by using latitude and longitude coordinates.
Starting in 2018 smartphone GPS systems will be accurate down to 10 cm (4").
The label next to each pin is the assigned qCode. The codes shown are examples only.
The map below shows an example of qCodes assigned to Open Data information for San Francisco. For the sake of clarity only a limited number of categories and points are shown.
Click here to view map full screen.
For residents and tourists finding local facilities such a restrooms, libraries, parks, etc. is easy with qCodes.
For city employees and contractors finding the exact location of a tree, street light, or traffic light is simple with qCodes. Since the location accuracy of qCodes is only limited by the accuracy of the source data and the accuracy of the GPS system used, the user can be directed to the desired location with a level of accuracy not available any other way except by using latitude and longitude coordinates.
Starting in 2018 smartphone GPS systems will be accurate down to 10 cm (4").
The label next to each pin is the assigned qCode. The codes shown are examples only.
The map below shows an example of qCodes assigned to Open Data information for San Francisco. For the sake of clarity only a limited number of categories and points are shown.
Click here to view map full screen.