Wayfinding Through Orientation: Schematizing Landmark, Route and Survey Information in a Single Map

Schwering Angela, Galvão Marcelo, Löwen Heinrich, Krukar Jakub, Schick Wiebke

Abstract

Dominant approaches in computer-assisted wayfinding support adhere to the deeply problematic principles of turn-by-turn navigation. We suggest a new approach called “Wayfinding Through Orientation” which supports the acquisition of spatial knowledge and cognitive mapping for advancing the user’s spatial orientation. To visualize instructions of orientation navigation systems, we suggest to (i) select relevant landmark, route and survey information and (ii) visualize this information in schematic maps. The schematization faces two challenges: First, the schematization of routes might conflict with the schematization of survey information (e.g. a street network). Second, point-like or regional landmarks need to be placed topologically correct w.r.t. the survey information, but also in a correct spatial relation w.r.t. the route.

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