LBWiki: a location-based Wiki

  • Authors:
  • David E. Millard;Rebecca Lewis;Yvonne Howard

  • Affiliations:
  • University of Southampton, UK;University of Southampton, UK;University of Southampton, UK

  • Venue:
  • WikiSym '08 Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Wikis
  • Year:
  • 2008

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Abstract

Wiki systems provide a simple interface paradigm that allow non-technical users to author collaborative on-line hypertexts. In this paper we propose to use the same simple paradigm to allow users to create content for ubiquitous information systems, and present LBWiki, a prototype location-based Wiki that allows users with a mobile device to create Wiki pages based on GPS co-ordinates. We describe the hierarchical location scheme used within LBWiki and the results of a small evaluation, in which users reacted positively to the concept, but asked for greater control over geographical regions, and highlighted the importance of accurate location technology.