Adaptive navigation support with public displays

In this paper, we describe a public navigation system which uses adaptive displays as directional signs. The displays are mounted to walls where they provide passersby with directional information. Each sign is an autonomous, wirelessly networked digital displays connected to a central server. The signs are position-aware and able to adapt their display content in accordance with their current position. Advantages of such a navigation system include improved flexibility and dynamic adaptation as well as ease of setup and maintenance. ...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2005
• Where: IUI
• Authors: Christian Kray, Gerd Kortuem, Antonio Krüger
• Keywords: Directional Signs, Displays, IUI 2005, Networked Digital Displays, Software Engineering