Context-aware user interface framework for mobile GIS

Abstract

Although mobile phones currently are taking Geographic Information Systems (GIS) out of the office and into the field, human-computer interaction (HCI) as a field is not yet theoretically equipped to match this reality. Consequently, human-GIS interface provided by mobile phones makes the growing influence on residents, they obtain related services through submit their request like search routes. However, the information offered by users is limited. To get more hidden information can make the command of users accurately; therefore, context-aware is advocated. In this article, we proposed a method which considering the existing context to concern users' ability and combining with the user feedback to provide a more effective way of human-GIS interface on mobile phones. Through a design case, we develop the methodological approach and illustrate how the model can be applied to analyze the context of users. © 2014 SERSC.