A Universal Textual Protocol for Spatial Mentions (PPS v0.1)
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How Pingmark™ Works
Pingmark™ defines a minimal protocol (PPS v0.1) that transforms location from a complex "feature" into a simple textual element. Similar to @ for usernames and # for hashtags, !@ is the universal token for physical space.
1. The Text Trigger
User types the trigger: "I am at !@" in any app or text field.
2. Local Coordinate Generation
The client (L1 Parser) uses the device's GPS to silently grab /Lat/Lon.
3. The Resolver Link
The final, shareable, and open URL is generated: map.pingmark.me/Lat/Lon/...
Crucially: !@ never contains coordinates. They are generated locally by your client application (e.g., keyboard or browser extension) and embedded into a standardized, open URL.
Protocol Structure (PPS v0.1)
Standard Resolver Link
https://map.pingmark.me/<latitude>/<longitude>[/<timestamp>]latitude/longitude: Generated locally by the device's GPS.[timestamp]: Optional (ISO 8601), indicating the ephemerality of the location.
Openness and Privacy
Pingmark™ is designed as an Open Standard.