Programming GPS and OpenStreetMap Applications with Java

224 14. Evolution

RealPerson

Modeling people is probably the most complex RO of all. The experience

is, however, most interesting, when guiding a residual self-image as in the

movie The Matrix through a virtual world. In the times of social networks,

a RealPerson generator for a dedicated site (i.e., format) becomes obvious.

The basic idea is that people don’t want to enter personal information over

and over again. They have their personal account to store this information

and retrieve it as needed.

A generator could retrieve standard information like name, birth date,

and home address from a personal profile to instantiate the initial person.

Once instantiated ...