Online Mapping
- 1. IT Innovations Shaping Our World Online mapping 16202155 Lo Yi Po 16200810 Ip Pui Man
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- 3. Introduction Online mapping is the compilation and publication of Web sites that provide exhaustive graphical and text information in the form of maps and databases. Online Mapping can be used for : • determining geographical positions • finding landmarks and businesses • obtaining addresses • plotting storm tracks
- 4. Introduction Static Map • View as a fixed image • Can be viewed in hard copy or online • Typically available in hard copy or online Interactive Map • Functions such as zoom and hover-over pop-ups create a dynamic experience • User can often download the maps as image or PDFs for offline use • Designed to viewed online
- 5. Usage of Google Map
- 6. Technology - GPS GPS or Global Positioning System is a network of orbiting satellites. • send precise details of position in space back to earth • the signals are obtained by GPS receivers, such as navigation devices • used to calculate the exact position, speed and time at the vehicle's location How dose it work? receives the microwave signals from the satellites amplified and analyze the signals and calculate your position form 3D equivalent of trilateration on a map able to determine the distance to the satellites
- 7. Technology - GIS A geographic information system (GIS) is a computer-based tool that analyzes, stores, manipulates and visualizes geographic information on a map. • Data mostly collected by satellites • Data in map form and table form (e.g. population information, introduction s of hot spots) can be included • Visualization of the location of rivers and roads, hills and valleys. • Combines different information in same scale Researchers Can use satellite data to look at changes over time, to study topics that are related to the globe, such as global warming, pollution issues etc.
- 8. Application Plan / Customize routes Navigation Real-time Locating Preview images of destinations Generate map files for offline usage Share directions to other devices
- 9. Examples of Online Mapping Apps Google Map Bing Maps Baidu Map Map Apps (for iOS)
- 10. Examples of Apps collaborated with Online MappingPokemon Go! The map of Pokémon GO is base on the actual real-world map of the streets and pathways where players standing. Google Earth and Google Maps is inscribed in the Apps, to provide reality game Ingress. Data submitted by Ingress users of local spots will transfer as the basis for determining Pokestops and gyms in “Pokemon Go.” KMB & LW Smartphone App The map of the Bus App can point out the locations of bus stops, that helps user to find out the destinations to take the bus. Also, it provides navigation function to locate where users are standing, thus, to find the closest bus stop. Users can plan their bus journeys conveniently.
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- 12. Survey Target: Online mapping users (30 Respondents) Objective: To investigate the trend and the reason of people using online mapping Link: http://goo.gl/forms/kxifemXYFYIj6sgY2
- 13. Survey result 26 4 0 0 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Google Map Apple's Map Bing Map Baidu Map Other Which Mapping Apps you usually use? 11 26 19 15 10 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Accurate location Easy to access Free of charge User friendly GPS naviagtion Oher Hence, why do you like to use this app?
- 14. Analysis Google Map is the most popular web map apps. About 86% of the respondents usually use Google Map. The 3 highly ranked reasons that the respondents choose to use Google Map: Easy to access (86%) Windows or Mac, Android or iOS users can access applicable in computer and smartphones Free of charge (63%) User friendly (50%) The interface of Google map is simple and contains obvious functions.
- 15. Survey result 16 23 14 4 8 10 1 0 5 10 15 20 25 Pokemon go KMB & LW Open rice Hong Kong Bus+ Whatspp (location sharing) Social Networking Apps: Instagram/Facebook.. (location sharing) Other Any application that related to online mapping you have used?
- 16. Analysis Different apps collaborated with online mapping are popular among the respondents. The 3 most popular Apps with online mapping function: KMB & LW Apps (76%) People travel by bus frequently to work and to school, so they need this apps to obtain information about the bus routes, arrival time etc. Pokemon Go! (53%) Hit mobile game in 2016 Open Rice (46%) Hong Kong as a food paradise, no matter locals or tourists, use Open Rice to search for restaurants.
- 17. Survey result 5 15 10 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Location cannot be found Wrong locating Phone data privacy What is the issue you concern the most while using online mapping apps?
- 18. Analysis Sometimes, there will be technical error happen in web map apps. More than that, since the apps can access data from users smartphones, people concern about the privacy issue. 15% of the respondents concern about the accuracy of online mapping apps. It is easy to understand that if the apps show wrong locations, users have to waste time to find the correct destinations by themselves. Consequently, will be late or even miss out a meeting/dating.
- 19. Conclusion With the development of more advanced satellites technology and GPS technology, there are more online mapping applications are invented through 21st century. Online maps make people life more convenient, as we can now access our locations and find destinations easily at anytime and anywhere. Moreover, web mapping is also collaborated with different applications, to provide entertainment and information for users. People nowadays become more and more rely on IT innovations in daily life. This phenomenon facilitate and encourage the new innovations to emerge. People around the world may hope to see how Web mapping, or even IT technology to evolve.
- 20. Labour Division Introduction Lo Yi Po Technology - GPS Lo Yi Po Technology - GIS Ip Pui Man Application Lo Yi Po Examples of Online Mapping Apps Ip Pui Man Mindmap Lo Yi Po + Ip Pui Man Survey Lo Yi Po + Ip Pui Man Survey result Lo Yi Po + Ip Pui Man Analysis Lo Yi Po Conclusion Ip Pui Man