Mapping in the cloud |
| |
Authors: | Eric Shook |
| |
Institution: | 1. High-Performance Computing and GIS (HPCGIS) Laboratory, Department of Geography, Kent State Universityeshook@kent.edu |
| |
Abstract: | ABSTRACTThis paper describes the development of a crowdsourced indoor navigation system named SoleWay. Because the input of volunteers is crucial, special attention was paid to the usability of the system at different stages throughout its development. Besides a user-friendly system, this has resulted in a number of important insights that can facilitate the development of future systems: the importance social motivation of potential users, integration of a stepwise approach (with a gradual release and subsequent user evaluations), and adaptation to user requirements. These elements combined are also crucial to be able to obtain a critical crowd that can sustain a viable content. |
| |
Keywords: | Indoor navigation crowdsourcing usability user-centered design routing application |
|
|