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
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.
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
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10
15
20
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30
Google
Map
Apple's
Map
Bing Map Baidu Map Other
Which Mapping Apps you usually use?
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26
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15
10
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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
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14
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8
10
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0
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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.
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
