INTRODUCTION This chapter concentrates on the development of the mobile app which particularizes each interaction discussed in Chapter 4. The interaction between each interface has a physical and virtual repercussion on the user for example, when an emergency has occurred and the submitter activates the emergency protocol, each user receives a notification to evacuate, the application calculates the appropriate route for each user according to their current position within the premises. This scenario has either virtual and physical actions with repercussion that are explained as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Emergency occurrence - Physical Submitter activates protocol - Physical Mobile app calculates route for submitter - Virtual Signal/notification to all users - Virtual Followers receiving notification - Physical Mobile app acquiring location of each user - Virtual Calculation of route to each user - Virtual Users following calculated routes - Physical Mobile app updating location of users and additional occurrences in real time - Virtual
Figure 63 represents the mobile app as an exploded version which illustrates the multiple windows the user is able to access. These windows are explained in depth in Chapter 4 with an overview below for the readers comfort. • Registration: This is the interface for both the user and the company to gain access to the service provided by the mobile app. The information required by the user is their personal information along with details required for the next of kin in case of emergency. The data obtained from the companies registration allows for building plans to be made available once an emergency has occurred. • Basic Interface: The basic interface or home screen allows the user to access their profile where they are able to update their personal information and that of their next of kin. The drop-down menu allows the user to access the settings, give feedback on how to improve the app and explore the infromation to learn more about the app. • QR Scan: This screen can be accessed by tapping anywhere on the home screen and makes provision for users to scan the provided QR of each building they visit to enable live tracking within the building. Once the user has gained access to the building they are still able to access their profile and settings but the push notification function has been made available.
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