Abstract
In an exhibition hall, it is important to provide visitors with information about the exhibit. In this paper, an information service system using Bluetooth in an exhibition hall is proposed. This system automatically provides an explanation of the nearby exhibit to visitors based on the estimated location information. This system can also act as a guide through the exhibit, leading the recommended tour. Moreover, several management support functions using the visitors’ location log are proposed. To keep continuous connection between access points and a visitor’s mobile device for smooth browsing operation, a pre-download method and a special handover are proposed. The pre-download method decides the information to be downloaded based on the visitor browse. The download order is determined based on the prediction of the visitor movement. Through the simulation in various room-layouts, access point layouts and walking routes, the effectiveness of the proposed methods are shown.
The prototype of the information service system that installs the proposed methods has been developed.
Résumé
Dans une salle d’exposition, il est important de fournir aux visiteurs des informations sur les objets exposés. Dans cet article, un système de service d’information utilisant Bluetooth dans une salle d’exposition est proposé. Ce système fournit automatiquement aux visiteurs une explication de l’objet à proximité, sur la base de l’information de la localisation estimée. Ce système peut aussi servir de guide durant la visite, menant la visite recommandée. En outre, des fonctions diverses de support de gestion qui utilisent l’enregistrement de la localisation des visiteurs sont proposés. Pour assurer la continuité de la connexion entre des point d’accès et un appareil mobile d’un visiteur pour le bon fonctionnement du logiciel de navigation, une méthode de pré-téléchargement et un transfert spécial sont proposés. La méthode de pré-téléchargement décide l’information à télécharger selon la navigation du visiteur. L’ordre de téléchargement est déterminé par prédiction du mouvement du visiteur. Selon la simulation dans différentes dispositions des salles, de points d’accès et d’itinéraires, les méthodes proposées se sont montrées efficaces. Un prototype de système de service d’information qui met en œuvres ces méthodes a été mis au point.
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Takada, Y., Kishimoto, M., Kawamura, N. et al. An information service system using bluetooth in an exhibition hall. Ann. Télécommun. 58, 507–530 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03001026
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Key words
- WirelessLAN
- Information dissemination
- Exhibition
- Portable terminal
- Museum
- Hypermedia navigation
- Object location
- Radiocommunication handover
- Downloading