Title :
Data matrix technology for linking mobile maps in a web-based multi-channel service
Author :
Sarjakoski, Tapani ; Kovanen, Janne ; Rönneberg, Mikko ; Kähkönen, Jaakko ; Sarjakoski, L. Tiina
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Geoinformatics & Cartography, Finnish Geodetic Inst., Kirkkonummi, Finland
Abstract :
In the paper we discuss how data matrices are being applied in an experimental way in the MenoMaps research project. One of the outcomes of the project is a map-based service prototype with multipublishing channels capable of delivering the same map data for the users via different media. We demonstrate how the data matrices could be displayed on paper maps as a link to location-specific information. The most promising applications are those where the content is very dynamic. We also show how a map application on a multitouch wall display can be linked through a data matrix to a map application on a mobile phone, to support the user´s smooth switch from one channel to another. We carried out a user study on experimental hiking maps among the visitors of a national park in Finland. The survey reveled that user-awareness of the 2D barcode technology and usage is still low.
Keywords :
Web services; bar codes; matrix algebra; mobile computing; mobile handsets; terrain mapping; touch sensitive screens; user interfaces; wireless channels; 2D barcode technology; Finland; MenoMaps research project; Mobile Maps; Web based multichannel service; data matrix technology; experimental hiking maps; location specific information; map based service prototype; mobile phone; multipublishing channel; multitouch wall display; national park; Availability; Encoding; Media; Mobile communication; Mobile handsets; Prototypes; Servers; 2D-barcode; Data matrix; QR-code; hiking; mobile maps; multichannel service;
Conference_Titel :
Ubiquitous Positioning Indoor Navigation and Location Based Service (UPINLBS), 2010
Conference_Location :
Kirkkonummi
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-7880-4
DOI :
10.1109/UPINLBS.2010.5654308