The what3words application divides the world into squares with sides of 3m, each square is associated with a phrase of 3 words called a 3-word address. For example, the address ///car.intimate.wealth pins “a location right in front of Ben Thanh market gate. This technology is widely used in the automobile industry, tourism positioning, logistics, and commerce.” electronic humanitarian activities and ride-hailing services.
what3words can operate without internet and is supporting 54 languages including Vietnamese. Users can download the what3words application for free on both iOS and Android devices or use online maps at what3words.com.
what3words is of interest to millions of people around the world. This technology has been integrated into products by many famous car manufacturers to help find directions more easily and accurately. Many leading brands in the e-commerce and logistics industry such as DHL or Domino’s Pizza have applied this technology to ensure goods reach the right place.
What3words application has supported Lonely Planet to help travelers find their way to hotels and interesting but hard-to-find locations. The number of emergency switchboards using what3words technology is increasing rapidly, especially in the UK, US and Singapore.
Currently, what3words’ 3-word address is displayed in parallel with the street address. on many online contact information sites, event invitations and even business cards to make it easier for people to find the right location. Every day around the world, many people are still using what3words to meet in the park or on the beach to show each other jogging and climbing routes or find each other in a crowded stadium.
what3words was co-founded in London in 2013 by Chris Sheldrick with the mission of becoming a simple and accurate way to share addresses than. What3words’ 3-word address helps people communicate specific locations to each other through meaningful words. Users can also enter 3-word addresses into machines and platforms such as ride-hailing applications or payment sections on e-commerce platforms. The app is optimized for voice address entry and is error-proof by detecting and correcting errors as they are entered.
The what3words team consists of 150 people with offices spanning from British, American, German, Indian to Mongolia.
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