Location Based Services

Code

100079

Academic unit

NOVA Information Management School

Credits

4.0

Teacher in charge

Pedro da Costa Brito Cabral

Teaching language

Portuguese. If there are Erasmus students, classes will be taught in English

Objectives

This course aims to explore the theoretical and practical concepts related with location based services (LBS). The theoretical part addresses the main societal impacts associated to the use of this technology. The technological aspects are explored and a diverse range of applications is presented. The practical component, aims to provide the basic capabilities to develop mobile applications with location based information using ESRI’s ArcGIS Runtime SDK for .NET.

In the end of the course, students should be able to:

• Discuss critically the main concepts related with LBS.

Develop a basic mobile application with maps in .NET which includes

Prerequisites

Previous experience with geographical data and ArcGIS software is recommended.

Subject matter

1. LBS in society
   1. LBS and privacy
   2. Social and behavioral implications
2. LBS technologies
   1. Positioning Technologies in Location-Based Services
   2. Wireless Location Technology in Location-Based Services
   3. Location in Wireless Local Area Networks
   4. Radio Frequency Identification Positioning
   5. Indoor Location Determination
   6. Protecting Privacy in Location-Based Applications
   7. Assisted Global Navigation Satellite Systems
3. LBS applications
   1. Marketing
   2. Social networks
   3. Health
   4. Gaming
   5. Augmented reality
   6. Tracking
   7. Sports
   8. Billing
   9. Geotagging
   10. Navigation
   11. Information services

The practical component comprises 6 tutorials: 

1. Add a map to your app
2. Use ArcGIS basemaps
3. Access feature data in the cloud
4. Work with portal content
5. Add geocoding to your app
6. Get driving directions

Bibliography

• ArcGIS Runtime SDK for .NET, ESRI, available in https://developers.arcgis.com/net/
• Ahson S. and Ilyas, M., “Location-Based Services Handbook: Applications, techniques, and Security”, CRC Press, 2011
• Selected academic papers and book chapters.

Teaching method

Theoretical and practical classes with software.
Teaching language is Portuguese. If there are non-portuguese speaking students and or professors, the course will be in English.

Evaluation method

1st phase

• 6 tutorials per group of maximum of 2 students (2% each, up to a total of 10%)
• LBS application presentation per group of maximum of 2 students (15%)
• Topic presentation and public discussion (25%)
• 2 Tests during classes (each 25%) (40 multiple choice and T or F questions, no minimum grade).

2nd phase

• 6 tutorials (4% each, up to a total of 20%),
• Exam (80%) (2^nd phase exam, minimum grade is 9.5 points, open questions and 40 multiple choice and T or F questions).

Courses

• Bachelor Degree in Information Management
• Bachelor Degree in Information Systems