Wayfinding Through Orientation
Schwering, A.; Krukar, J.; Li, R.; Anacta, V. J.; Fuest, S.
Research article (journal) | Peer reviewedAbstract
Dominant approaches in computer-assisted wayfinding supportadhere to the deeply problematic principles of turn-by-turn navigation. Inthis paper, we suggest a new approach called "Wayfinding ThroughOrientation" which supports the acquisition of spatial knowledge andcognitive mapping for advancing the user's spatial orientation. Beingoriented on one's way is a prerequisite to enabling people to verifyinstructions and to incorporate new spatial information into their existingknowledge structure. In three studies described in this paper we firstpresent empirical evidence that people can be supported in surveyknowledge acquisition through suitable wayfinding instructions.Consequently, we explore orientation information in human wayfindinginstructions. Finally, we outline how orientation information can becommunicated within a prototypically implemented navigation assistancesystem.
Details about the publication
Authors from the University of Münster
| Anacta, Vanessa Joy | |
| Fuest, Stefan | |
| Krukar, Jakub | |
| Li, Rui | |
| Schwering, Angela |
Projects the publication originates from
Wayfinding through Orientation (WayTo) Duration: 01/09/2015 - 31/03/2021 Funded by: EC FP 7 - ERC Starting Grant Type of project: EU-project hosted at University of Münster | |
Duration: 01/07/2014 - 30/06/2017 Funded by: DFG - Individual Grants Programme Type of project: Individual project |
Doctorates the publication originates from
| Cognitive Wayfinding Candidate: Anacta, Vanessa Joy | Supervisors: Schwering, Angela Period of time: 01/10/2011 - 29/09/2017 Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster |