Vancouver
http://www.mapwith.us
About GeoMonkey, Inc.
GeoMonkey, Inc. (dba MapWith.Us) was founded in 2006 based on patented technology developed at Washington State University by Dr. Orest Pilskalns and a small team of developers. MapWith.Us is a provider of innovative web-based mapping solutions for desktop and mobile devices. We aim to make custom map creation simple and fast, providing valuable solutions for both business and consumer use. Our mobile phone applications make it possible to instantly upload mobile content from your phone to our online maps. We are partnering with businesses in a variety of industries, from newspaper and publishing companies, to travel and tourism, providing online mapping tools and real-time mobile apps. For more information, visit www.mapwith.us or email business@mapwith.us.
RTD Award: Phase I
Project Title: "Creating an Extensible Framework around Real-time Geo-Spatial Data Acquisition"
Research Partner: Assistant Professor Orest Pilskalns, School of Engineering and Computer Science, WSU Vancouver
Phase Began: 2009
GeoMonkey, a Vancouver-based developer of mapping software, is collaborating with WSU Vancouver's School of Engineering and Computer Science to develop a framework for publishing geo-spatial data generated from consumer mobile communication devices.
WSU Vancouver will receive $35,582 in Phase I research and technology development funding from Washington Technology Center and $8,092 from GeoMonkey for the project titled "Creating an Extensible Framework around Real-time Geo-Spatial Data Acquisition."
Real-time GPS tracking devices are currently used in logistics management for tracking commercial goods and vehicles in transit. However, applications of this technology to consumer mobile communication devices and markets have not yet been fully developed and commercialized.
With this project, the collaborative team of GeoMonkey and WSU Vancouver Assistant Professor Orest Pilskalns plan to develop a framework to record, process and publish continual geo-spatial data generated from consumer mobile communications devices such as smart phones. Target markets for this technology include journaling, security, people management, and games.
"We are excited to partner with WSU and WTC on this project. As a small but growing startup, this is a great opportunity for us to build our company and advance our technology, in collaboration with the research expertise found within the university. The technology to be developed will benefit our current and future customers, enabling more advanced mobile applications."
Juli Morse, VP of Business Development for GeoMonkey, Inc.
"This project has potential to transform the way mobile devices are utilized, creating useful, real-time data feeds. The collaboration with MapWith.Us will provide our students with valuable experience interacting with industry partners and creating solutions to applied problems."
Dr. Orest Pilskalns, Assistant Professor at WSU.
"The economic development potential of the full collaboration between WTC and WSU Vancouver is dramatic! This is just one example of the kinds of things we can expect to see in the future with continued legislative collaboration."
State Sen. Craig Pridemore (D-Vancouver)
"This is an outstanding example of how effective partnerships between business and higher education create jobs while promoting excellence in research and development. The WTC's award to GeoMonkey and WSU Vancouver will benefit the entire community, and is great news as we begin the New Year."
State Rep. Bill Fromhold (D-Vancouver)
Labels: RTD_Grant_Program_A-K, Southwest, Vancouver, WSU
