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An Egocentric Spatial Data Model For Intelligent Mobile Geographic Information Systems, Christopher E. Frank
An Egocentric Spatial Data Model For Intelligent Mobile Geographic Information Systems, Christopher E. Frank
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Individuals in unknown locations, such as utility workers in the field, soldiers on a mission, or sightseeing tourists, share the need for an answer to two basic questions: "Where am I?" and "What is in front of me?Because such information is not readily available in foreign locations, aids in the form of paper maps or mobile GISs, which give individuals an all-inclusive view of the environment, are often used. This panoptic view may hinder the positioning and orienteering process, since people perceive their surroundings perspectively from their current position. In this thesis, I describe a novel framework that resolves this …
User Controlled Privacy Protection In Location-Based Services, Anuket Bhaduri
User Controlled Privacy Protection In Location-Based Services, Anuket Bhaduri
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The rapid development of location-determining technologies has enabled tracking of people or objects more accurately than ever before and the volume and extent of tracking has increased dramatically over time. Within the broader domain of tracking technologies, location-based services (LBS) are a subset of capabilities that allow users to access information relative to their own physical location. However, the personal location information generated by such technologies is at risk of being misused or abused unless protection capabilities are built into the design of such systems. These concerns may ultimately prevent society from achieving the broad range of benefits that otherwise …