Map-based Mobile Services: Theories, Methods and Implementations

The development of wireless telecommunication and ubiquitous computing te— nologies has led to a growing mobile population and dramatically changed p— terns of working and everyday life. A smooth and safe mobility is only possible when the mobile person is well—informed of the happenings in his ambient en— ronments. Location—sensitive maps have proved a strong enhancement to what a mobile user can directly perceive from his ambient environments. Since ancient times the map has been the favo...