PositionVoice

アナハイムテクノロジー株式会社

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About this app

PositionVoice: Location-Aware Voice Navigation & Audio Guide

【Concept: Let the Streets Speak to You】

PositionVoice is a next-generation, background-operating voice navigation app that eliminates the need to look at your smartphone screen. It provides a "hands-free, eyes-free" experience by delivering real-time information about your surroundings through high-precision location data.

In the complex streets of Japan, have you ever wondered, "Where exactly am I?" or "What is that building nearby?" PositionVoice answers these questions automatically, providing a seamless stream of information as you move.

【Key Features & Highlights】
1. Massive Data Precision: Over 3 Million Address Records
This is not just a simple GPS app. PositionVoice is powered by a massive, normalized database of over 3 million address and landmark records across Japan. It identifies your precise location and nearby spots with professional-grade accuracy, acting as a "silent concierge" in your pocket.

2. Real-Time "Auditory Visualization" of 5 Key Parameters
The app intelligently processes your GPS data and announces the following information at optimal intervals:

Detailed Address & Nearby Spots: Instantly know your current location and landmarks.

Altitude: Perfect for hilly cities, hiking, or maintaining situational awareness for disaster prevention.

Current Speed: Real-time feedback for walking, cycling, or transit.

Time Signal: Features an audio interface time signal. Stay aware of the time with a familiar, rhythmic chime that blends perfectly into your walk.

3. Zero "Distracted Walking": Full Background Support
The core value of PositionVoice is safety. By delivering all information via audio, it removes the danger of "smartphone walking" (Distracted Walking). You can keep your phone in your pocket or bag and stay informed through your earbuds. Keep your head up, enjoy the scenery, and let the audio guide you.

4. Highly Customizable for Professionals
Designed with a developer’s precision, the app allows for deep customization. Adjust announcement intervals and select which data points you want to hear. Whether you are on a casual stroll, a long-distance tour, or a daily commute, you can tailor the audio experience to fit your lifestyle.

【Perfect For These Scenarios】
Exploring New Cities: No more stopping every block to check a map. Discover Japan effortlessly.

Fitness & Walking: Monitor your speed and altitude to enhance your workout quality.

Touring & Cycling: Get location updates without taking your eyes off the road—essential for riders.

Vision Support: A reliable partner for those who prefer auditory information to understand their environment.

【The Technology Behind the Voice】
PositionVoice is built on a massive, high-precision database containing 3.3 million geographic records and 250,000 spot information entries. By meticulously normalizing this vast dataset, we ensure that the location guidance delivered to your ears is both comprehensive and contextually accurate. This technical excellence allows the app to seamlessly synchronize with your movements, providing a reliable and insightful guiding experience as you navigate Japan.

【Specifications】
Service Area: Entire territory of Japan

Environment: Android (Optimized for Background Execution)

Voice Items: Address, Landmarks, Altitude, Speed, Current Time

Experience Japan like never before with PositionVoice.
Lift your head, listen to the city, and discover the hidden stories of every corner.

What’s new

PostionVoice version 1.3.0:

- Added user instructions and demo utterances for use outside of Japan.
- Overseas location detection is based on actual location information.
- Demo instructions are now multilingual, displaying and uttering in each supported language.
- Improved speech quality and optimized the switching between Japanese reading of addresses and POIs and instructions in each language.
- Other minor fixes have also been made.