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Mobile Devices in the Mobile Devices in the Museum ContextMuseum Context
Doron GoldfarbDoron [email protected]@ec.tuwien.ac.at
Electronic Commerce GroupElectronic Commerce Group
Institute of Software Technology and Interactive SystemsInstitute of Software Technology and Interactive SystemsVienna University of TechnologyVienna University of Technology
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http://www.ec.tuwien.ac.at/~doron/http://www.ec.tuwien.ac.at/~doron/
Interpretation
A museum’s interpretation policy provides directions for the ways in which it will communicate and exhibit information and objects for the purpose of study, education and enjoyment
Seeks to teach certain truths, reveal meanings
Based in original objects, natural or manmade, aesthetic, historical or scientific
Supported by sound scientific research to secure more effective communication
2/8
Mobile Interpretation
In the beginning there was... the Audio Guide
A practical response to a real problem ...
replace content delivered via docent led tours
... to provide mobile interpretation
3/8
From Audio to Multimedia Guides
Many new features: text, images, videos, networking ...
Multimedia devices ( PDA‘s, Smartphones ) require a new content model
Most current applications follow „tour“ model, where visitor is reduced to consumer
4/8
Make entire collection available – and searchable
Locate – indoors / outdoors
Recommend – by description, by expert, by visitors
Contextualize – overcome physical limitations
5/8
Extended possibilites...
User generated content
tags, comments ...
Community based discovery
„treasure hunts“ for kids
user generated tours
6/8
Involve the visitors
Know your audience
Currently, 78-90% of visitors read wall texts
Far smaller amount uses computer kiosks or audio guides
Don‘t try to force change of habits
Find smarter and more intuitive ways of dosing technological mediation
Do not charge fees for the use of mobile devices
7/8
8/8
Many Questions...
THANKS
