Expected Results __

Efficient collaborative communication of interrelated knowledge objects is a main objective of MUMMY. With a strong user focus, we surveyed different domains and analysed relevant business processes. Thereby, we identified three core requirements for the MUMMY mobile KM approach:

Seamless integration of mobile (sub)processes in the corporate KM control loop
Privacy-aware situational support for mobile workers, especially in ad-hoc situations
Exploitation of available and accessible resources, whether they are remote or local, for optimised task management.

MUMMY will ascertain through research and trial how rich multimedia content and collaboration can be best applied within mobile knowledge portals and what potential business opportunities exist. The portal prototype will enable, for instance, a facility manager to have situation-aware mobile access to up-to-date project data, such as a construction plan, multi-modal annotations, and deficiency lists, or to collaborate on acquired material and plans with remote experts. The problems to be addressed within the identified application scenarios are defined with respect to the needs of the MUMMY users and the specific mobile processes.

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