What Do Focus Maps Focus On?

Richter, Kai-Florian; Peters, Denise; Kuhnmünch, Gregory; Schmid, Falko

doi:10.1007/978-3-540-87601-4_13

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“…Visualization functions that guide the individual's attention could be included as an additional dimension. The visualization could, for instance, distinguish between foreground and background such that the nearby region is highlighted but embedded in the surrounding environment (e.g., "focus maps", Richter, Peters, Kuhnmu ¨nch, & Schmid, 2008). Intentional distortions of size and/or coloring could be utilized to guide attention.…”

Section: Design Considerationsmentioning

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Navigation assistance: A trade-off between wayfinding support and configural learning support.

Münzer

Zimmer

Baus

2012

Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied

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Current GPS-based mobile navigation assistance systems support wayfinding, but they do not support learning about the spatial configuration of an environment. The present study examined effects of visual presentation modes for navigation assistance on wayfinding accuracy, route learning, and configural learning. Participants (high-school students) visited a university campus for the first time and took a predefined assisted tour. In Experiment 1 (n = 84, 42 females), a presentation mode showing wayfinding information from eye-level was contrasted with presentation modes showing wayfinding information included in views that provided comprehensive configural information. In Experiment 2 (n = 48, 24 females), wayfinding information was included in map fragments. A presentation mode which always showed north on top of the device was compared with a mode which rotated according to the orientation of the user. Wayfinding accuracy (deviations from the route), route learning, and configural learning (direction estimates, sketch maps) were assessed. Results indicated a trade-off between wayfinding and configural learning: Presentation modes providing comprehensive configural information supported the acquisition of configural knowledge at the cost of accurate wayfinding. The route presentation mode supported wayfinding at the cost of configural knowledge acquisition. Both presentation modes based on map fragments supported wayfinding. Individual differences in visual-spatial working memory capacity explained a considerable portion of the variance in wayfinding accuracy, route learning, and configural learning. It is concluded that learning about an unknown environment during assisted navigation is based on the integration of spatial information from multiple sources and can be supported by appropriate visualization.

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Section: Design Considerationsmentioning

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Navigation assistance: A trade-off between wayfinding support and configural learning support.

Münzer

Zimmer

Baus

2012

Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied

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“…Combining the two approaches mentioned above (choreme maps and focus maps) results in CFMs that merge structural focus with functional focus, resulting in a map where attention is directed towards relevant information and areas [37]. Richter et al (2008) emphasized the significance of CFMs in guiding attention to relevant spatial information tailored to specific tasks. He highlighted the critical role of context in designing focus maps, underscoring their ability to emphasize various elements such as features, areas, or actions based on the intended use [38].…”

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“…Richter et al (2008) emphasized the significance of CFMs in guiding attention to relevant spatial information tailored to specific tasks. He highlighted the critical role of context in designing focus maps, underscoring their ability to emphasize various elements such as features, areas, or actions based on the intended use [38].…”

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Water Energy Food Nexus in Urbanizing Wetlands: Challenges and Solutions Explored through Choremes and Focus Maps

Balaican,

Teubner,

Tudor

et al. 2024

Water

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Addressing complex interactions within water, energy, and food (WEF) resources, innovative tools for in-depth analysis and decision-making are imperative. This study introduces chorematic focus maps (CFMs) as a groundbreaking method to visualize and tackle the WEF nexus’s complexities, focusing specifically on the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve (DDBR). By merging geospatial analysis with on-site validation, this research reveals intricate interdependencies within the nexus and positions CFMs as an effective tool for stakeholders. This study adopts a methodological approach that focuses on identifying human activities and evaluating their impacts on the WEF nexus, with the goal of developing practical and grounded strategies for managing these essential resources. By testing this approach within the DDBR, the potential for wider application is demonstrated, offering a promising framework for addressing similar socio-environmental challenges across various regions. Future research directions include refining CFMs’ precision and practicality through extended fieldwork and stakeholder engagement, testing the framework’s adaptability across various locations and nexus dynamics. Additionally, incorporating cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning could provide deeper insights and reinforce CFMs’ role in decision support for the WEF nexus. Conclusively, this investigation into the WEF nexus through CFMs emphasizes the critical need for strategies that navigate the complexities of environmental management and resource optimization, marking CFMs as a significant tool for both decision-makers and researchers.

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Mental Tectonics - Rendering Consistent μMaps

Schmid

2009

Spatial Information Theory

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What Do Focus Maps Focus On?

Cited by 10 publications

References 21 publications

Navigation assistance: A trade-off between wayfinding support and configural learning support.

Navigation assistance: A trade-off between wayfinding support and configural learning support.

Water Energy Food Nexus in Urbanizing Wetlands: Challenges and Solutions Explored through Choremes and Focus Maps

Mental Tectonics - Rendering Consistent μMaps

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