MiKiFinal Release
MiKi (n.)MiKi (n.)Pronunciation: 'mi-kE-Etymology: Modern English map from Medieval Latin
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1 An application designed to allow first responders in a disaster situation to communicate swiftly and effectively with each other about events and their locations through shared editable maps.
Why use a tablet?• Portability
– Users are mobile, frequently walking or driving to a new location.
– Users are outside away from the traditional desk setting.
• Pen Interface– MiKi user may need to be standing when they use
the application. A pen is ideal for standing, while a keyboard can be tortuous to use.
– Difficult to convey visual information as text
Scenario—Earthquake!!!Scenario—Earthquake!!!• Big earthquake hits
Seattle
• Volunteers arrive from out of town
• Communication needed between organizations
DEMODEMO
Technological ChallengesWhat made MiKi interesting to develop.
– Map-space to Latitude/Longitude space conversion (a classic the earth is round maps are flat problem)
– Synchronization between users.
– Working with Windows Presentation Foundation (WinFX + Avalon)
Developing for Vista• Interact with Ink in a new way.
Future Frontiers Future Frontiers
• Radial shape for the crossing menu
• Reverse geocoding
• Route integration
• GPS integration
Questions?Questions?