http://www.yellowpages.ca/
For our web application case study, we have chosen the
YellowPages application for mobile devices. The application works much like the actual YellowPages
and allows you to search by name, business, or phone number in a certain
geographical area. The purpose of
the YellowPages application is to connect the user with businesses and to gain
information instantly and electronically.
When you search the place of interest, it allows you to gain the
information much like 411 on a typical phone. Another feature that is available on the mobile device is
Global Positioning System (GPS) which uses a series of satellites to pinpoint
locations on the surface of the earth which then relays information to the
receiver. The YellowPages
application then gives you options that are close to your position, giving
detailed information about the business, video feeds of commercials, photos and
advertising. Using GPS location
you can also search the type of business you are looking for and apply it to
your location. Thus, making it
easy to choose your preferred destination based on distance and any other
factors one may find important.
The application can also be sent to other users to tell them your
location and where to meet and about the meeting place. This application is extremely important
because it links the user with any business within any area allowing them to
plan whatever they want and get information about various businesses. It is useful to the business as well
because they are able to advertise and get their name out into the public.
Kate Parry
Derek Davies
Alex Coates
Elizabeth Murphy
Monika Buncic
