One of those brilliant “why didn’t I think of that” ideas from the Googleplex… (again).
Google has made a deal with Gilbarco to install screens that link to Google Maps at 3500 Gilbarco service stations… The touch screens will provide directions dynamically based on the location of that particular gas station and the persons destination. Of course, the option to print coupons (from advertisers using AdWords and targetting Google Maps users) will be included… they say it’s not the short term scenario (the ads) but that they will offer coupons for surrounding businesses. (Same same, as far as I am concerned, no ?)
Photo Credit: Gilbarco
Another screen shot after the break
Photo Credit: Associated Press / Gilbarco
Gilbarco co-announced the technology pact at the 2007 NACS Show in Atlanta, Georgia being held this week.
No related posts.
