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Archeoguide: first results of an augmented reality, mobile computing system in cultural heritage sites

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DOI:10.1145/584993.585015
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Authors: Vlahakis Vassilios / Karigiannis John / Tsotros Manolis / Gounaris Michael / Almeida Luis / Stricker Didier / Gleue Tim / Christou Ioannis T. / Carlucci Renzo / Ioannidis Nikos

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: This paper presents the ARCHEOGUIDE project (Augmented Reality-based Cultural Heritage On-site GUIDE). ARCHEOGUIDE is an IST project, funded by the EU, aiming at providing a personalized electronic guide and tour assistant to cultural site visitors. The system provides on-site help and Augmented Reality reconstructions of ancient ruins, based on userĂ­s position and orientation in the cultural site, and real- time image rendering. It incorporates a multimedia database of cultural material for on-line access to cultural data, virtual visits, and restoration information. It uses multi-modal user interfaces and personalizes the flow of information to its userĂ­s profile in order to cater for both professional and recreational users, and for applications ranging from archaeological research, to education, multimedia publishing, and cultural tourism. This paper presents the ARCHEOGUIDE system and the experiences gained from the evaluation of an initial prototype by representative user groups at the archeological site of Olympia, Greece. Keywords: Augmented Reality, Mobile Computing, Position Tracking, Image Rendering, Avatars. Project URL: http://Archeoguide.intranet.gr. 1.

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