BENEFITS THROUGH LINKING OF ANALOGUE AND DIGITAL MAPS

摘要

A detailed compilation of previous scientific work in this field has given motivation to investigate the linking of analogue and digital maps. Depending on the application scenario test cases will be developed further to allow information flow in both directions. Hence, the maps developed in this project shall serve as an interface to access information as well as to insert new information into the digital system. Although the developed prototypes are still in an early stage of development, they show that this project is feasible and beneficial for the map user however further studies on the acceptance of end users still need to be conducted. The work done so far raises the question whether in such a near future scenario the paper map's affordance of giving information can be better fulfilled by the linked electronic device while the affordances of giving overview and orientation remain, thus changing the general role of the paper map.