An Agent-based Centralized e-Marketplace in a Virtual Environment

In this paper we present the design and implementation of an agent-mediated B2C e-Marketplace as part of the social and immersive 3D e-Tourism environment “Itchy Feet”. Customers are able to interact in an intuitive way in the 3D environment and assess tourism products prior to purchase. The e-Marketplace provides services via autonomous software agents for the entire purchase cycle. Fair trade among agents is ensured by regulating the environment with Electronic Institutions.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2009
• Where: SEKE
• Authors: Ingo Seidel, Markus Gärtner, Josef Froschauer, Helmut Berger, Dieter Merkl
• Keywords: Agent-mediated B2c E-Marketplace, E-Marketplace Provides Services, Immersive 3D E-Tourism, SEKE 2009, Software Engineering