http://code.google.com/apis/maps/documentation/javascript/overlays.html#OverlaysOverview
My speculation is that they probably already have their building footprints as overlay objects, so it's comparatively easy to add another layer that depicts buildings covered by wireless.
-JEff On 9/1/10 12:06 PM, John Rodkey wrote:
I think many of us on the list would like a peek into the elves' workshop. At least some general outline of the tools and methods used would be helpful to point us in the right direction. John On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 7:33 AM, Dave Barr <d...@cornell.edu <mailto:d...@cornell.edu>> wrote: I don’t know how the overlay works, I saw the map the first with the bus stops and parking as selectable items on it and then I just wished for Wi-Fi coverage to be indicated and sent a list to our webmaster then it was there; elves I think, but I’ll ask... All we’re indicating is that the building has some community space covered, meeting rooms classrooms that sort of thing. We have program space about 50% covered overall where that coverage was and is deployed is based upon individual department and college priorities. Dave *From:* The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU <mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU>] *On Behalf Of *Methven, Peter J *Sent:* Wednesday, September 01, 2010 4:06 AM *To:* WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU <mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU> *Subject:* Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Advertising Wireless Coverage Dave, I’m curious about how you are doing your wireless coverage straight into an overlay on google maps. I’ve thought about doing that a few times but we have the issue that even in the buildings where we have “full coverage” there are black spots left on purpose in areas such as plant rooms etc. Do you show a building has coverage if all student accessible areas have coverage, or for all student and staff accessible areas (excluding plant rooms/comms rooms etc.)? Many Thanks Peter Mr Peter Methven, Network Specialist Information Technology (IT) Allen McTernan Building, Edinburgh Campus Tel: 0131 451 3516 For IT support queries or requests, please email ith...@hw.ac.uk <mailto:ith...@hw.ac.uk> or phone ext 4045, with full details of your query or request and your contact details. http://www.hw.ac.uk/it *From:* The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU <mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU>] *On Behalf Of *Dave Barr *Sent:* 31 August 2010 19:44 *To:* WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU <mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU> *Subject:* Re: [WIRELESS-LAN] Advertising Wireless Coverage Pete, Our website developers figured out a way to use Google maps: http://www.cornell.edu/maps/interactive.cfm Selecting the RedRover checkbox highlights the buildings that have Wi-Fi coverage. Dave Barr *************************************************************************** Cornell Information Technologies Web: http://www.cit.cornell.edu David Barr - Information Technology Specialist Email: d...@cornell.edu <mailto:d...@cornell.edu> 110 Maple Avenue Telephone: 607 255-4703 Ithaca, NY 14850-4902 Fax: 607 255-8169 *************************************************************************** *From:* The EDUCAUSE Wireless Issues Constituent Group Listserv [mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU <mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU>] *On Behalf Of *Peter P Morrissey *Sent:* Tuesday, August 31, 2010 2:08 PM *To:* WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU <mailto:WIRELESS-LAN@LISTSERV.EDUCAUSE.EDU> *Subject:* [WIRELESS-LAN] Advertising Wireless Coverage Has anyone come up with ways of advertising information about their wireless coverage that students and maybe parents have found to be particularly helpful? Right now we just have a list of buildings, most of which are at 100%, but some with partial coverage where we include a floor plan/map. We are also going to put a symbol indicating the locations we have started to upgrade to 11n. Just wondering if there may be some better ways to accomplish this. Thanks, Pete Morrissey Syracuse University ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Heriot-Watt University is a Scottish charity registered under charity number SC000278. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/. ********** Participation and subscription information for this EDUCAUSE Constituent Group discussion list can be found at http://www.educause.edu/groups/.
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