A comparison of location search UI patterns on mobile devices

Abstract

This poster is looking at how users utilize mobile applications that offer an interface for finding locations and how the way of interaction changes depending on the users' intent. Through the analysis of existing interfaces we identified 5 location search patterns. In a further evaluation of the existing patterns we tried to identify which patterns serve which users' demand for information. In a goal directed pilot study we were able to gain a first insight into the correlations of specific user requirements and location search patterns.