In the (near) future distributing and collecting devices for GPStracking
might be history. Already some smartphones have the
ability to function as a GPS-logger and provide the data
wireless. Unfortunately, an issue is the battery capacity of
Smartphones, especially while using GPS: the battery drowns in
2-3 hours. Real-time collection is not necessary for the design
process. However, it could improve the efficiency of processing
by automatically filling the database. Further, wireless collection
enables extending the duration of the research. New ways to
reach participants will be needed.
A second improvement would be using the features of a
smartphone, by having it operating as interactive tool. This way,
response on specific behaviour, e.g. visiting a specific location,
could be generated. With data mining and location-based services
in the background, the smartphone could even intervene, not
only requesting feedback but also by providing feedback