In this paper, we present a systematic approach to sketch map interpretation. The method
decomposes the elements of a sketch map into a hierarchy of categories, from the material …

To comprehensively study and better understand urban dynamic processes—such as
densification, growth and sprawl, or shrinkage—spatio-temporal databases that allow to …

Sketching is a natural and easy way for humans to express visual information in everyday
life. Despite a number of approaches to understand online sketch maps, the automatic …

Navigation systems which employ sequence-based directions have been found not effective
in facilitating the spatial ability for humans to be aware of themselves in an environment …

In many geo-spatial applications, freehand sketch maps are considered as an intuitive way
to collect user-generated spatial information. The task of automatically mapping information …

The SketchMapia aims at relaxing technical constraints on Geographic Information Systems
(GISs) by developing a framework taking freehand drawn sketch maps as input. This paper …

During the last two decades, dozens of qualitative representations have been proposed.
These representations are motivated by a wide variety of applications of spatial data …

Tactile graphics are images that use raised surfaces so that a visually impaired person can
feel them. Tactile maps are used by blind and partially sighted people when navigating …

During the last years there has been a huge increase in the number of users of Geographic
Information System (GIS) as well as the capabilities of these systems. While the increase in …

During the last two decades, dozens of qualitative representations have been proposed.
These representations are motivated by a wide variety of applications of spatial data …