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Classic and Alternative Mobile Search: A Review and Agenda

Classic and Alternative Mobile Search: A Review and Agenda

Matt Jones
Copyright: © 2013 |Pages: 16
ISBN13: 9781466620681|ISBN10: 1466620684|EISBN13: 9781466620698
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-2068-1.ch002
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Jones, Matt. "Classic and Alternative Mobile Search: A Review and Agenda." Developments in Technologies for Human-Centric Mobile Computing and Applications, edited by Joanna Lumsden, IGI Global, 2013, pp. 22-37. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-2068-1.ch002

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Jones, M. (2013). Classic and Alternative Mobile Search: A Review and Agenda. In J. Lumsden (Ed.), Developments in Technologies for Human-Centric Mobile Computing and Applications (pp. 22-37). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-2068-1.ch002

Chicago

Jones, Matt. "Classic and Alternative Mobile Search: A Review and Agenda." In Developments in Technologies for Human-Centric Mobile Computing and Applications, edited by Joanna Lumsden, 22-37. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2013. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-2068-1.ch002

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Abstract

As mobile search turns into a mainstream activity, the author reflects on research that provides insights into the impact of current interfaces and pointers to yet unmet needs. Classic text dominated interface and interaction techniques are reviewed, showing how they can enhance the user experience. While today’s interfaces emphasise direct, query-result approaches, serving up discrete chunks of content, the author suggests an alternative set of features for future mobile search. With reference to example systems, the paper argues for indirect, continuous and multimodal approaches. Further, while almost all mobile search research has focused on the ‘developed’ world, the paper outlines challenges and impact of work targeted at ‘developing’ world contexts.

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