A location-aware app to support the heritage trail experience in Singapore

Abstract

We present insights from the design and development process of Singapore Heritage Trails (SGTrails), a location-aware mobile application that supports users' exploration of sites of heritage and cultural value.Our findings are based on (a) a survey to understand users' perceptions about the role of technology, (b) a field study to compare a prototype version with a paper guide, and (c) analysis of implementation, initial adoption, and usage to uncover the multilayered meanings of heritage locations. Drawing on Activity Theory, we examine the ecology of actors and tools necessary to facilitate the co-curating and experiencing of sites of cultural heritage.

A Mobile Based Pharmacy Store Location-aware System

“…In Mahmoud & Akkari [21], user location served as a yardstick to suggest the nearest location based on this algorithm. Other similar research (e.g., [23], [24], and [25]) show that the provision of accurate location information, judging by a significant reduction in navigation time, is hinged on two essential parameters -latitude and longitude coordinates -in the algorithm. Based on a Desk-based Literature Search (DLS), existing L-aS are implemented based on either functional or non-functional requirements.…”

“…Some of the literature search findings also show that the primary goal-oriented purposes of L-aS include using location-based data within a time frame to locate nearby facilities where services are available. The other found design goals were the conduction of route search, the provision of trail experiences, sharing location-based information within a social network, enabling shoppers to re-discover their proximities to what they want, etc [19,24].…”

“…In Philips et al [30], this practice was used to enhance the performance of an outpatient L-aS. Similarly, in Yew et al [24], the functionalities to help search and record experience were critical components of the proposed L-aS. Users' experiences going by their report showed heritage and tourism trail experiences and serendipity were supported.…”

“…Recent debates in the literature are about the knowledge and understanding that valence of requirements is necessary to implement important system features in L-aS [28,29]. Therefore, to enhance the performance and service delivery of l-aS that met the user experience needs of users, non-functional requirements such as engagement, usability, privacy, positive appeal, user experiences IJESUNOR AKHIGBE, OSOSANYA AND AJAYI OLAJUBU A MOBILE BASED PHARMACY STORE LOCATION... and satisfaction, and trustworthiness assessment have been considered in the literature [24,28,29,30].…”

“…This ICT-based solution could help users reduce the number of physical contacts they make before locating the exact pharmacy where drug purchases can be made. The possibility of using ICT based solutions to guide users in an uncertain situation has been reported in the literature [24]. However, the possibility of making less physical contact, which the new normal arising from the post-COVID 19 era demands [51] when using the reported system, was not addressed.…”