An Adaptive Interaction Architecture for Collaborative GIS

The research presented in this paper explores and models the interactions needed for the development of a collaborative and adaptive geographic information system (GIS). The proposed framework is based on a multidimensional contextual approach that differentiates between the user, the geographical, and the device contexts. The spatial distribution of the GIS functional components allows for the characterization of different geographical context configurations. These configurations act as a support for the derivation of user groups. The interfaces and functionalities offered by the adaptive GIS are modeled at the group level and derived from the interface usages and habits. The spatial behaviours that denote user experiences within a group are shared with other users within that group. Such an approach provides an adaptive and collaborative environment that favors exchanges and enriches the quality of services offered to the users acting in such a GIS environment. The framework was tested in the context of maritime navigation.

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