Open experiments of mobile sightseeing support systems with shared virtual worlds

Authors:
Hiroyuki Tarumi;Kayo Yokoo;Shoji Nishimoto;Kazuya Matsubara;Yasushi Harada;Fusako Kusunoki;Sangtae Kim;Yuki Mizukubo
Affiliations:
Kagawa University, Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan and SpaceTag, Inc., Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan;Tama Art University, Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan;Kagawa University, Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan;Kagawa University, Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan;Business Compass, Co., Ltd., Tsukuba-city, Ibaraki-pref, Japan;Tama Art University, Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan;University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan;Kagawa University, Takamatsu, Kagawa, Japan
Venue:
Proceedings of the 2006 ACM SIGCHI international conference on Advances in computer entertainment technology
Year:
2006

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Abstract

In this paper, we describe results from the experiments of a location-dependent shared virtual world system applied to sightseeing entertainment. This system can be used with GPS-phones on the current Japanese market. Users can enjoy interacting with virtual objects including virtual animals/agents. Subjects of the experiments were real tourists who had their own GPS-phones compatible with our system. We found that evaluations on the system varied depending on age, gender, and experiences of subjects. Results from the experiments gave suggestions on prospective users and service design.