Layered Annotations of Digital Images for Data Collection in the Field

This paper presents the development and initial user trial of a wearable computer for collecting and annotating images for field-working applications. The application is based upon the need for field archaeologists to collect accurate records of finds, although it is proposed that the application can be easily adapted to a host of field-based activities. The images are collected via a webcam and then geo-rectified, if required. Users can then annotate the resultant images using a layered system of annotations. The user trial indicates that such an approach is superior to conventional paper-based methods. Keywords Digital Annotation, Wearable, Geo Rectification, GIS, Archaeological Field Work

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2003
• Where: ISWC
• Authors: James Cross, Chris Baber, Sandra I. Woolley
• Keywords: Conventional Paper-based Methods, Initial User Trial, ISWC 2003, User Trial