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evoGuide: implementation of a tour guide support solution with multimedia and augmented-reality content

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Richard Hable,

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MUM '12: Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia

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https://doi.org/10.1145/2406367.2406403

Published: 04 December 2012 Publication History

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This paper provides a description of the technical implementation of a complete software and hardware solution supporting guided factory tours in an industrial environment. It starts with an overview of the strategies applied to come up with a working solution satisfying given user requirements. The overall architecture of the system is shown based on design decisions elaborated during this process. Then, specific topics posing challenges during the implementation are described from the assessment of the current state of the art and possible implementation options to the final working solution. These topics include the organization of configurable content delivery, the selection and application of an augmented reality framework, and the creation of an audio broadcast solution for the tour guide. We conclude with a review of the practical application of the system and possible further development and future improvements.

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evoGuide: implementation of a tour guide support solution with multimedia and augmented-reality content
1. Computing methodologies
  1. Computer graphics
    1. Graphics systems and interfaces
      1. Virtual reality
2. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)
    1. Interaction paradigms
      1. Mixed / augmented reality
      2. Virtual reality

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DOI:10.1145/2406367

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