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November 30, 2005
Semantic Zooming
Ok, so I got into Yahoo or Google Maps and search for an address. They position me at 10,000 feet only showing me the main roadways so I can get my bearings. Then I can drill down and as I move closer the map actually changes by adding the smaller roads, lakes, and landmarks. This is, of course, called semantic zooming. So, why can’t information searching work this way?
Posted by Todd at November 30, 2005 6:45 PM
Comments
Maybe because in searching information there are many more dimensions to choose from for your approach, besides falling towards the earth from 10,000 feet?
Posted by: Twan van Elk at December 1, 2005 9:00 PM
True enough. Still one must wonder...
Posted by: RTodd at December 5, 2005 2:51 AM
there's a web search application that uses semantic zooming. check www.grokker.com
Posted by: bayedbest at March 15, 2006 11:27 AM