Essays about: "location-based social networks"

Found 3 essays containing the words location-based social networks.

  1. 1. Spatiotemporal Selves on a Location-Based Social Network : A Postphenomenological Autoethnography of Snap Map

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Adam Särnell; [2023]
    Keywords : postphenomenology; autoethnography; spatiotemporality; performativity; location-based social networks; postfenomenologi; autoetnografi; spatiotemporalitet; performativitet; platsbaserade sociala nätverk;

    Abstract : The location-based social network (LBSN) Snapchat allows millions of users to share their locations to others through Snap Map: a digital map that updates their position each time they open the app. While social science studies have explored sentiments, behaviors and norms among Snap Map users, there is limited research on this type of location-based social network in the field of human-computer interaction (HCI), indicating a need for expanding the understanding of the roles that this technology and its design play in shaping the experiences and interactions among users. READ MORE

  3. 2. Communicate to Win : Real-time communication services for location-based learning activities

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för medieteknik (ME)

    Author : Amir Buchvalter; [2017]
    Keywords : Real-time communication; mobile learning; location-based learning; outdoor learning treasure-hunt;

    Abstract : In recent years, mobile devices have become an integral part of our everyday life in various fields. The technology that powers them is used in various devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and PDAs. READ MORE

  4. 3. Finding Social Location Using Bluetooth

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för datavetenskap och kommunikation

    Author : Umer Hayat; [2009]
    Keywords : Social location; Bluetooth; Physical location; GPRS; Mobile;

    Abstract : From the last few years many location based system have been introduced e.g. facebook, orkut, youtube and my-space etc. These networks are specially developed for personal computers. READ MORE