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Maprella
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Rather than having those difficult to fold ordanance survey maps why not use a Maprella. This product opens out as a normal umbreela does but on the inside is a map of the area that you are walking through. The inner layer of the umbrella acts as a display screen, controlled by GPS. This means that
wherever you go the map would change accordingly so you wouldn't need to buy numerous maps just the one Maprella.
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Hm. So you have a source for a light, foldable, waterproof display screen? Sounds like magic technology to me. |
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Beyond that, however, I think most of us would have trouble navigating by looking up all the time. How about throwing a projection on the ground? |
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Oh ye of little faith - I'm sure that if needs be, it could be done. |
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I love Ordnance Survey maps, can't say I find them hard to fold. Also, you can buy waterproof covers for them and most good jackets for the great outdoors have a map pocket. What if it isn't raining? Plus, you'll miss seeing stuff if you're looking up at your map. Original idea, though. |
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(+) You don't need a folding screen at all.
Design the umbrella so that white fabric stretches taut underneath when opened. Images could be displayed from a small circular projector mounted around the shaft from the inside. |
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+ This I like. Bit hard to open in the car, though. |
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If a projector were placed in the handle facing upwards there would be a triangular shaped shadow on the far side of the shaft. |
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Directions:
Orient gloden support spar to face North using inculded magnetic compass.
Be patient while the GPS satellites updates your present position.
Enjoy your tour of London! |
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Maybe you could iluminate each support to indicate places of interest. Walk arround a bit, and notice one of the metal bars glowing red - there is a pub. Follow the green spar to the nearest Greek eatery, etc ... |
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Hmm, have realised that getting a maprella to stay the right way in in a strong wind/sweeping rain situation might be as much of a problem as unfolding a map and refolding it to get onto the side you want. Thus the idea may need further tweaking in order to make it practical. Any suggestions? |
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Let the handle swivel freely. As long as it remains stationary the projection will remain unmoving while the screen spins any way it wants. |
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I don't understand why this is an umbrella. What's wrong with a PDA map thingy? |
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