The document discusses the history and future of electronic charts for boats. It outlines the key milestones in electronic charts from 1964 to present day, starting with the first product in 1984. The future of charts is proposed to move beyond just navigation to location-based services (LBS) that allow boaters to enjoy all aspects of boating through social networking, user generated content, and accessing the freshest data anywhere through ubiquitous devices. This will provide a better customer experience with fun and instant access to information.

1. History and future of electronic charts

3. The inventor : 007 Goldfinger (circa 1’964)

5. 1983 the “microwave” is tested at the Genova Boat Show

6. 1984 start of sales of the world’s first product

7. 1988 First plotter for boats under 45’

8. 1991 First LCD unit – Sun-light visible and slim

9. 1993 First electronic chart for smaller boats

10. 1995 First plotter with integrated GPS

12. The future

22. User Generated Content

23. User Generated Content

24. U ser G enerated C ontent = updates every minute

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