Bee-line: Extra data can be attached to codes
A new Irish post-code system has been launched with support from Garmin and Enterprise Ireland.
Developed by Cork-based Loc8 Code Ltd, the system lets anyone find their own property, location, service or point on a map and have that position turned into an eight character code – which can be used as a reference for others or to allow the specified address to be listed on the Loc8code.com website.
The codes are generated based on longitude and latitude. An algorithm generates the final code to spare users the frequently confusing difficulty of handling coordinates.
Loc8 Code CEO Gary Delaney said the code elements can be combined to provide an accurate specific location. For more general purposes, such as in social networking, only some elements of the code are used to mark a general area rather than a specific location.
Coded positions are accurate to within about six metres, and additional information can be attached to indicate, for example, which entrance to use.
Commercial and private users can find locations and create codes to share as references.
www.loc8code.com
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