Getting around Observe
Observe has a simple interface that uses components that mobile phone map users are already familiar with. The application has the following screens that provide different functionality:
When Observe starts, it takes the user to the Explore screen with a map of the user’s current location. The map has controls to change the base layer between raster map and satellite imagery, as well as a locate button that sets the map view back to the user’s location.
This screen will list all the edits made by the user through Observe, and allow them to view, manage, and discard edits.
Offline map data is managed through this screen. The user can see a list of all available AOIs, create new ones, and delete existing AOI if they are no longer needed.
The Account screen allows the user to sign-in to OSM and see their account information, and also logout when required.
This screen displays some advanced data management functions, only to be used if Observe is unable to function due to an unknown error.
