A Framework for Dynamic Loading and Smooth Transition between Contextual Maps

• Danilo Inácio de Souza Resende UFG
• Heitor Menezes de O. Pereira UFG
• Ricardo C. Antunes da Rocha UFG

Abstract

This paper presents a framework for building applications based on contextual maps: maps from heterogeneous map bases, which are dynamically discovered and loaded, according to the user context. The proposed framework enable a transparent integration of map services in a same user interface for map navigation and visualization. A framework instance defines tasks such as the communication protocol to a map service and rendering mechanism. The paper presents a case study with three map services: Google Maps, a simple prototype with bit-mapped maps and a service for maps based on symbolic location.

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