Mobile Modeling Tool Based on the Horus Method

Abstract

A mobile modeling tool is presented, based on the theoretically founded and practically proven Horus Method for business process management. Our tool is location-and platformindependent -therefore it can be used at different locations and on various platforms, including desktop systems, tablets and smartphones. Furthermore, our tool supports easy management of modeling business processes, because the implemented interactive mechanisms are based on well-known, intuitive mechanisms of mobile devices. In order to support the increasing number of involved parties in business processes, our tool also promotes the collaboration of different stakeholders in modeling business processes.

Modelling on mobile devices

“…Hence, this section positions our work with respect 1 According to https://www.bankmycell.com/blog/how-manyphones-are-in-the-world 45,04% of the population is estimated to own a smartphone in 2020 (around 3.500.000.000 of smartphone users). 2 https://www.apple.com/app-store/. 3 https://play.google.com.…”

“…Sketching is supported by roughly 23% of the approaches with a graphical syntax. Specifically, Buchmann et al [22], Calico [62], CollabTouch [46], DrawExpress [29], FlexiSketch [106], the Horus Method [2], Lekh Diagram [52], MobiDev [89], NetSketcher [10], and Sá et al [85] support a sketch-based syntax which fits well in the touch-based screens of most devices. In addition, MobiDev proposes to sketch using pen and paper or a blackboard, take a picture with the mobile, and translate the drawing into a digital model automatically via shape recognition.…”

“…• BPMN-Tool [84] • Buchmann et al [22] Sketching Calico [62] Sketching CEL [53] • CollabTouch [46] Sketching DSL-comet [102] Geolocated User repr. Epidosite [54] • FlexiSketch [106] Sketching HoloFlow [90] AR Horus Method [2] Sketching icebricks [12] • López-Jaquero et al [56] • Ma et al [59] • Metaphore [88] • MicroApp [31] • MobiDev [89] Sketching…”

“…Another category of tools provide users with mobile editors for creating small apps like Epidosite [54], MicroApp [31], Puzzle [26], Sá et al [85], TouchDevelop [95] and YinYang [65]. Archinotes [99] Class, Component BPMN-Tool [84] • Calico [62] • CEL [53] • CollabTouch [46] • Epidosite [54] • HoloFlow [90] • Horus Method [2] • icebricks [12] • Ma et al [59] Class, Use case, Component MicroApp [31] • MobiDev [89] • NetSketcher [10] • Nolte et al [75] • Puzzle [26] • Sá et al [85] • Socio [78] Class TouchDevelop [95] • YinYang [65] • Tools from app stores Astah* UML Pad [6] Class Database Designer [50]…”

“…Client-server iOS Epidosite [54] Client-server Android FlexiSketch [106] One-tier • Android HoloFlow [90] Client-server Other (HoloLens) Horus Method [2] Unknown…”