miki

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?