Wiki keys on mobile devices

Abstract

The development of increasingly powerful mobile devices like PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants) and Smartphones, with larger displays and greater resolution makes them increasingly suitable for identification tools available directly “in the field”. One of several approaches towards this aim in the KeyToNature project is based on wiki-stored documents. Important features of wiki-based keys, such as hidden text and media information as well as links to glossary entries are supported. The illustrated keys can be used online or downloaded in a zip file. An extension to support the application stores of various mobile platforms (Android, Apple iPhones, etc.) is under development.