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Dynamic query interface for spatial proximity query with degree-of-interest varied by distance to query point

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Dong Kyun Jeong,

Yeong-Gil Shin,

Jinwook SeoAuthors Info & Claims

CHI '10: Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

Pages 693 - 702

https://doi.org/10.1145/1753326.1753428

Published: 10 April 2010 Publication History

Abstract

In this paper we present an interactive query interface called "TrapezoidBox" to support spatial proximity queries where users' degree of interest varies depending upon the degree of separation from the point of interest. Spatial proximity queries are commonly built in information seeking tasks especially on online maps. If not impossible, it is hard to formulate spatial proximity queries using existing dynamic query widgets such as range sliders. TrapezoidBox allows users to easily build spatial proximity queries by interactively adjusting a trapezoidal function. Our controlled user study results show that TrapezoidBox has several advantages over a baseline interface with range sliders.

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Dynamic query interface for spatial proximity query with degree-of-interest varied by distance to query point
1. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)
    1. Interaction paradigms

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CHI '10: Proceedings of the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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DOI:10.1145/1753326

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https://doi.org/10.1109/FSKD.2017.8393338
Kitayama DMatsuo JSumiya K(2013)Extracting Relations among Search Properties Based on the Operational Context of Geographical Information Retrieval SystemsProceedings of the 18th International Conference on Database Systems for Advanced Applications - Volume 782710.1007/978-3-642-40270-8_15(179-192)Online publication date: 22-Apr-2013
https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1007/978-3-642-40270-8_15
Kobayashi KKitayama DSumiya K(2012)Automatic properties adjusting method using user operations for local search smartphone applicationsProceedings of the International Working Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces10.1145/2254556.2254683(677-680)Online publication date: 21-May-2012
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