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Article Title: In Campus Location Finder Using Mobile Application Services
Authors: Low Weng Fai and Lukman Audah
Date Published: 2019
Citation:
J. Joseph, QR Code Based Indoor Navigation with Voice Response. 3, 923-926 (2014). C. Barberis,
A. Bottino, G. Malnati and P. Montuschi, Experiencing indoor navigation on mobile devices. 16,
50-57(2013).
Introduction and Objectives the Study
The university campus consists many buildings and rooms with many differences in term of
name and usage. Besides that, to move from one building to another building will take some time
because campus was not small like a primary school or a secondary school. An ordinary map does
not seem to be helpful since it does not indicate user location. It may take time to known the user’s
current place. Searching destination inside a building is challenging as the hallways inside a
building are almost similar. Ask other people around the area may get the direction but it will be
very tricky when the way to the destination consist many turnings point. Another challenge was
need to remember all the directory correctly [1]. The objective of the Campus Location Finder Using
Mobile Application Services is to provide users with a convenient and efficient way to locate various
facilities and buildings on a university or college campus. This mobile application will utilize GPS
technology to pinpoint the user's current location and provide them with a detailed map of the
campus, including the locations of academic buildings, dormitories, dining halls, recreational
facilities, and other points of interest.
Brief Summary of the Journal
The Campus Location Finder Using Mobile Application Services is a convenient and efficient way
for students, faculty, and visitors to locate various facilities and buildings on a university or college
campus using GPS technology and detailed maps provided by APIs like Google Maps or OpenStreetMap.
The application allows users to search for specific locations, get directions, and receive real-time
updates on any changes to the campus layout for an enhanced user experience on campus. The
application is developed using cross-platform tools like React Native or Flutter and undergoes thorough
testing before deployment on the respective app stores for iOS and Android devices with ongoing
maintenance and support.
Methodology
The proposed project involves the software and website for application development. This
project’s design can be divided into 3 categories which are the processing of soft copy of the floor plan
of building, design for outdoor navigation and design of indoor navigation. The software and website use
include Thunkable website, Google drive website and software Adobe Photoshop CC2015.
Technology Used
Outdoor navigation is linked to the Google Map and indoor navigation is using the QR code
for positioning and routing picture for navigation. The outdoor navigation can route user to the
main faculties in UTHM and indoor navigation is only done for the G1 building in UTHM.
Conclusions
In this project, user just need to install 2 applications in order to navigate in UTHM. Main
faculty building can be
set for outdoor navigation. Outdoor navigation service is based on the Google map service using the
latitude and longitude of the main faculty which have added inside the application for user to run
the outdoor navigation. The marker can be set on the map because some faculty information does
not build inside Google map database. Besides that, the proposed application is more convenience
to the user who is familiar with the Google map services. The indoor navigation only applies in
FKEE-G1 building. Most of the room in G1 have been given a QR code so user can scan to know the
position and search for the destination. The navigation only shows pictures which is similar to the
conventional map, but it can be accessed using phone and it shows the route to the destination.
Recommendations
Implement a feature that allows users to report any issues or problems with the application,
such as incorrect location data or map errors, to improve the overall quality and accuracy of
the application.
Ensure the application is user-friendly and intuitive, with clear and concise instructions for
use.
Provide users with the ability to customize the application to their preferences, such as
choosing between different map styles or setting preferred routes.
Association to your recent thesis
The Campus Location Finder Using Mobile Application Services can be integrated with a
time and schedule alert notification system to provide freshmen with a more personalized and
convenient experience on campus. This feature would allow freshmen to input their class schedules
into the application, and the application would then provide them with real-time notifications when
it's time to head to their next class or meeting location on campus. This feature would be especially
helpful for freshmen who are new to campus and may not be familiar with the layout or location of
their classes or meetings. Additionally, this feature could be integrated with a room locator system
that provides freshmen with detailed information about their classrooms, such as room numbers,
building locations, and directions to each classroom, making it easier for freshmen to navigate
campus and find their way to their classes on time
