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Use of Geospatial Data Sonification for Mobile Augmented Reality Audio Navigation
Use of Geospatial Data Sonification for Mobile Augmented Reality Audio Navigation
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Anderson, Mark
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Abstract
This paper presents MeanderMaps: a non-speech Augmented
Reality Audio (ARA) application for Apple iPhone that aids in
navigation purposes by sonifying geospatial data. Users request
directions to a specified location on a Google Map overlay, and
MeanderMaps uses spatial auditory cues such as distance and
direction to guide him/her to the destination. As the user travels
to consecutive waypoints known as path nodes, auditory cues
indicate whether an incorrect turn has been made or if the user is
traveling in the wrong direction. Preliminary findings are
reported using qualitative and quantitative methods, evaluating
the overall sonification model in addition to individual audio
cues that (a) worked, (b) worked somewhat well, and (c) needed
to be improved. Future improvements and modifications to
MeanderMaps are presented.
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2014-06
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