Nearbyou: a crowdsourced app for finding the best places for peace and quiet
In recent years, the use of mobile devices and mobile applications has become ubiquitous in our daily lives [1]. This trend has given rise to many navigation-related applications that serve different purposes. These applications aim to make navigation more personal and more accessible. When it co...
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Nanyang Technological University
2023
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/172001 |
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| Summary: | In recent years, the use of mobile devices and mobile applications has become ubiquitous in our
daily lives [1]. This trend has given rise to many navigation-related applications that serve
different purposes. These applications aim to make navigation more personal and more accessible.
When it comes to navigation, Google Maps is the dominant force in the market [2]. However, its
focus can be too broad and can make navigation with specific requirements more challenging. In
this context, our project focuses on developing a mobile application, Nearbyou, using the Flutter
framework which allows users to find peaceful and quiet places around their city, provide relevant
insights into the location and assist them in navigation.
The application works by allowing users to create/view geotags of a location that comes with
location details as well. Users can also use the Global Positioning System (GPS) to create their
own path/trail while recording it using video. Users can then view the content generated by other
users through an explore page and contact the content creator through a private chat. Many
scientific studies have been done on why peaceful and quiet environments are essential for human
well-being [3-5]. Studies have also shown that noise pollution in urban areas is a critical and
growing problem; it is linked to detrimental effects on physical and mental health [6-10, 16-19].
Therefore, solutions to tackle or alleviate this problem are necessary.
In this research, we aim to contribute to the field of navigational applications by developing a
mobile application that assembles a compilation of quiet places and traces the user’s path that
does not restrict users to conventional roads and sidewalks. By successfully implementing our
proposed application, we hope to demonstrate the potential of Flutter and provide users with a
unique and personal experience as they seek out quiet places in our hectic world.
Keywords: Mobile interaction, geotagging, navigation, peaceful and quiet places |
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