Fuji-chan: A unique IoT ambient display for monitoring Mount Fuji's conditions
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Abstract
Fuji-chan is a simple ambient display device, which uses a wireless internet connection to monitor two important characteristics of Mount Fuji, Japan's largest mountain. This system utilises two internet-based data feeds to inform people of the weather conditions at the peak of the mountain, along with the current level of volcanic eruption risk. We consider the latter information in particular to be of great importance. These two data feeds are communicated via LEDs placed at the top and base of the device, along with aural output to indicate volcanic eruption warning levels. We also created a simple web interface for this information. By creating this device and application, we aim to reimagine how geospatial information can be presented, while also creating something which is visually appealing. Through the demonstration of this multimodal system, we also aim to promote the idea of an "Internet of Beautiful Things", where IOT technology is applied to interactive artworks.
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