iFind is a location
based service that enables instant location of family, friends and
workmates by phone or any internet capable device. iFind displays a map
or text information identifying the location of the individual/s on the
mobile or internet device.
iFind utilises the Telstra Mobile
Location Manager System (MLM) with accuracy better than 500m in CBD and
~ 1km for surrounding suburbs. The system is secure and only allows
access with the approval of the mobile phone owner by push SMS.
Approval for positioning access can be set to a one off request or
every request. Blacklist and white list functionality is also
available.
The Telstra system delivers latitude
and longitude co-ordinates which are translated into mapping data
provided by Sensis.
The project very
closely follows the Rational Unified Process with all relevant
artefacts produced for every stage of the software development.