(last updated 2012-09-23) Resource Identifier (RI) Scheme name: maps Status: provisional Scheme syntax: maps:q= Scheme semantics: "map links" Encoding considerations: Unknown, use with care. Applications/protocols that use this scheme name: Some mobile web browsers will launch a dedicated mapping application. See also "geo:" (RFC 5870) Safari is one app that uses this scheme name. Interoperability considerations: Unknown, use with care. May be unsuitable for open use on the public internet. Security considerations: Unknown, use with care. Contact: Registering party: Dave Thaler Scheme creator: Apple Author/Change controller: Either the registering party or someone who is verified to represent the scheme creator. See previous answer. References: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/10769631/is-there-a-map-uri-prefix-to-launch-map-application-like-mailto-or-tel http://www.microsofttranslator.com/bv.aspx?ref=SERP&br=ro&mkt=en-US&dl=en&lp=ZH-CHT_EN&a=http%3a%2f%2fpeko.idv.tw%2farchives%2f2011%2f04%2f20%2f784%2f (file created 2012-09-23)