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--- manual:about:add_new_content [2015/05/21 16:11] – mstupka
+++ manual:about:add_new_content [2018/01/04 10:53] (current) – [Additional information for Locus Store] voldapet
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-====== Add New Content Into Locus Store ======
+====== New Content Providers ======
-===== Basic information =====
+----
-Locus Store can be simple described as e-commerce system. Locus users can download different data with goal to use them in Locus Map app. These can data can be in variable forms (maps, POIs, tracks, etc…) . Users can get data for free or for fee – it depends on requirements of data provider. So if you want to provide your data in Locus store following information are vital for us.
+==== Basic information ====
-===== We need to know =====
+Locus Store can be simply described as an e-commerce system. Locus users can download or view online different data in order to use them in Locus Map app. These data can be in various forms (maps, POIs, tracks, etc…). Users can get data for free or for a fee – it depends on requirements of the data provider. This article is focused on distribution of map data (most common situation) but almost all facts have the same relevance to other types of data as well.
+===== Possible models of map distribution =====
-=== Provider information ===
+The way of map sales in Locus Store depends on the data distribution options of their provider.  In principle, it accepts two basic models: the provider provides data online via a map server and / or the provider is able to provide data as raster files.
-  * **Name** of provider
+==== Publisher provides map via web map server ====
-  * **Provider icon** - best is semi-transparent 64x64px PNG image
-=== Item information ===
+In case the map data are available at a web server of the provider in a form of map tiles we offer three different models in Locus Store.  Locus supports the main web map systems like Google tile system, TMS server, WMTS server or OSM Slippy map.
-  * **Form of data** - in which form can be your data distributed? In form of file/package? Is it some online service?
+=== Offline packages ===
-  * **The name** of item
-  * **Icon** for item - can be similar as provider icon. Again best is semi-transparent 64x64px PNG format
+This model offers map data in a form of offline (map) packages. Locus Store contains definitions of areas of particular offline maps (like paper map crops). When the user purchases an area, Locus downloads all needed tiles for defined area. The package remains on device of the user.
-  * **Images** - suggest to prepare at least 3 images (PNG format) or screenshots that better describe the data. Recommend resolution is about 1280 x 720 px (optional - not needed to fit exactly the same pixel value).
-  * **HTML description** - that describe what data are provided
+We are also able to prepare packages in advance and store packages on our server. Prepared packages on our side can decrease load on your map server and it reduces possibility of some network issue like incorrectly downloaded tiles, temporary map server issues, etc.  The price can be defined per downloaded tile or per package.
-  * **Countries or region** - area which is covered by item (in case of map) or definition of country where item can be used (parameter is optional)
+=== Online browsing and offline downloads ===
-  * **Usage** - For what purpose is best to use data. Are data useful for hiking, cycling, sailing or different area?
-  * **GeoJson of item area** (optional) - similar to region parameter. In case that map cover some specific area, we can able to show coverage on map and user can select item for purchase directly on map. Simplified GeoJson about 50 - 100 points is preferred.
+Users can view the map online for free but offline downloading is charged. Users can select area for downloading and Locus downloads the needed tiles. Provider can define the price per tile.
-  * Data itself and decision where data will be stored.
-    * **Our storage** – we use Google Cloud Storage or Amazon S3 service.
+=== Subscription for using maps online and offline ===
-    *	**On your side** – so data has to be available via generated link for  downloading
+Both online and offline access to map data is charged. The user must pay monthly/annual subscription to display online map or download custom area. He/she is able to download unlimited area during the subscription. Downloaded maps are blocked when subscription expires.
-==== How users can purchase the data ====
+==== Publisher can provide maps as raster files ====
-All items in Locus store can be purchased for internal virtual currency called LoCoins. Users can get LoCoins for real money via Google in app billing (we’re planning to add support for PayPal payments, etc.). Right now users can get 100LoCoins for  1 euro + VAT.
+It is possible to imagine this system as standard e-commerce solution for selling paper maps. Our users can purchase offline packages that are created from providers raster data. Basically the publisher provides raster images – for example equivalent to their paper maps. We convert these images into “Locus” format and prepare packages for the Locus Store.
+We accept any geo-referenced raster format that is supported by GDAL utilities.
+===== Security =====
+We are able to prepare a security mechanism (for all described models) that prevents abuse of your data. Because its details can be quite specific, feel free to [[mailto:locus.map@asamm.com|ask us]].
+===== How can users purchase the data? =====
+All items in Locus Store can be purchased for our internal virtual currency LoCoins. Users can get LoCoins for real money via Google in app billing (we’re planning to add support for PayPal payments, etc.). Approximate price of 100 LoCoins is 1 euro + VAT. [[manual:user_guide:locus_store:locoins|More info here >>]]
 The purchase itself can be performed in three different ways:
-  * **Pay for one package** – it’s like e-commerce system. User select one item (for example one package of map) pay for it and Locus download it. If item is purchased the user can repeatedly download this package for free for one year.
+  * **Pay for one package** – it’s like e-commerce system. The user selects one item (for example one package of map), pays for it and Locus Map downloads it.
-  *	**Subscription** – useful for using some services.  Users pay once per month/year any fee and get "unlimited" access to your maps. Parameters of this "unlimited" work, is just on you. (please note that this feature is still in preparation)
+  * **Subscription** – useful for some services.  Users pay once per month/year some fee and get "unlimited" access to your data. Parameters of this "unlimited" access is off-course on discussion.
-  *	**Pay as you go** – Locus use this method for downloading specific area of tiled map. Users select area they want to download. Locus computes the number of tiles and based on price of every tiles is computed price for whole package.  This approach can be customized to your requirements. For example online access would be for free (maps cached just on few hours), and every download would be paid.
+  * **Pay as you go** – LocusMap uses this method for downloading specific areas of tiled maps. Users select area they want to download. Locus Map computes the number of tiles and based on the price of a single tile the price of the whole package is calculated.  This approach can be customized according to your requirements. For example online access would be free (maps cached just for a few hours), and every download would be paid.
-==== Security ====
+===== Additional information for Locus Store =====
-Basically it depends on how much time and work you want to put into security. Because it could be quite specific feel free to ask us.
-==== Contact ====
+=== Provider information ===
-Please feel free to contact us with any question about Locus store on [[support.locus@asamm.com]]
+  * **Name** of the provider
-We can prepare individual model to fit your data or requirements.
+  * **Provider icon** - best is a semi-transparent 64x64px PNG image
+=== Item information ===
+  * **Form of data** - what form can your data be distributed in? In form of a file/package? Is it some online service?
+  * **Name** of the item
+  * **Icon** of the item - can be similar as the provider icon. Again, best is a semi-transparent 256x256px PNG format
+  * **Images** - prepare at least 3 images (PNG format) or screenshots that describe the data the best. Recommended resolution is about 1280 x 720 px (optional).
+  * **Description** - what kind of data is provided
+  * **Countries or region** - definition of the area covered by the item (in case of maps) or of the country where the item can be used (optional parameter)
+  * **Usage** - what is the purpose of the data usage? Are the data useful for hiking, cycling, sailing or different activity?
+  * **GeoJson of the item area** similar to the region parameter. In case the map covers some specific area we are able to show coverage on map and the user can select the item for purchase directly on map. Simplified GeoJson about 50 - 100 points is preferred.

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