CrowdAtlas

• DOI: 10.1145/2462456.2465730
• Publication Date: 2013-07-01T12:27:34Z
• Authors: Yin Wang; Xuemei Liu; Hong Wei; George Forman; Yanmin Zhu
• Keywords: Digital mapping; Road map

Digital road maps have become essential to many aspects of our lives. Unfortunately, they persistent quality issues, both in developing countries as well developed countries, evidenced by the recent Apple-Google map war. A survey British drivers showed 26% been directed their GPS go into no-entry areas, and news periodically reports car accidents caused or related digital maps. In addition correcting existing errors, need be frequently updated reflect latest constructions, closures, reconfigurations. TomTom estimates that roads change much 15% each year. There are also growing demands for other types maps, including off-road driving, cycling, hiking, skiing services people share traces, but none creates navigable