Map-Search by Microsoft

Sophisticated mobile phones are becoming a popular device to search for maps, directions and other local information. The new Web service “Map Search” is one of over 40 new technologies and ideas displayed by Microsoft Corp. at its research department's annual TechFest fair on Tuesday.

With Map-Search technology, just snap a picture of a nearby building, send off the photo to a database and soon you'll get back a map and information about where you are.

Source: HT