May 21, 2006
Google Maps Pedometer
Google exposes the Maps as a web API so that anyone can use their web mapping functionality and add extensions. There are a number of sites doing just this, one such site is Gmap Pedometer. This site allows you to browse the familiar Google Maps interface but in addition it allows you to record a path over the map. This path represents where you travel and the site can figure out how far you have traveled, the elevation along the route and if you enter your weight it can even figure out the amount of calories you will burn if you walk the route. It is quite easy to us. Routes are started by clicking the record button and then it is just a matter of double clicking on the map to mark a route point and magically a line is drawn on the map. Just continue to double click to extend the route and soon you have a complete walking route along with elevation and distance.
Links
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/
