ViaMichelin JavaScript API

Geolocation made easy

Overview

ViaMichelin JavaScript API is designed for businesses looking to integrate a customised geolocation solution into their Web and Mobile sites. A simple, accessible solution developed in JavaScript and HTML for easy and quick integration.

This flexible solution offers:

  • Geocoding/Reverse geocoding and address verification
  • Map display
  • Route calculation (driving, pedestrian, cycling)
  • Search by proximity or along a route
  • Satellite and hybrid maps, GPS export, weather, display of car park and petrol station locations...

Quick and easy to grasp

  • ViaMichelin JavaScript API is compatible with standard Javascript frameworks (Jquery, Prototype, Yahoo!UI, Mootools, Script.aculo.us)
  • Unifying your Web and Mobile developments
  • Extensive documentation and an online trial period to ensure you make an informed decision (open a test account)
  • ViaMichelin support throughout the integration process

A complete and modular solution

  • A proximity search adapted to your needs: 'as the crow flies', by road, along a route, option to search for static or dynamic points of interest
  • Flexible route calculation: 5 itinerary options (recommended, shortest, fastest, economical, scenic) in driving, cycling or pedestrian mode
  • A back office (Online Manager) tool providing clients with the benefit of autonomous database management and real-time reports for mapping services usage

Enriched mapping and content

  • Interactive hybrid and satellite maps optimised for touch navigation on Mobile phones
  • Standard: map display of local services (petrol stations, car parks, speed cameras, schools... more than 1 million addresses available in Europe); possibility to export addresses to GPS devices
  • Optional: weather

Media

  • Website
  • Mobile