Developing a ubiquitous tourist guide
Humberto Plácido Gusmão de Moura, Cristiano André da Costa, Sandro José Rigo, Eduardo Ferreira Silva, Jorge Luís Victória Barbosa, Luiz Gonzaga da Silveira, Matheus Henrique Wichman, Underléa Miotto Bruscato · 2013
In the tourism area, the use of mobile devices brings significant benefits, considering the associated mobility, the instant access and the quality of the tourist information provided. One of the applications in this field is the electronic tourist guide, which provide information to tourists to better enjoy their trip. In this perspective, this work proposes a model that uses mobile and ubiquitous tourism concepts to improve tourist experience. We had developed a prototype for iOS focused on the Caminhos de Pedra tourist itinerary, in Bento Gonçalves / Rio Grande do Sul. Using this prototype, we carried on two evaluations, regarding the ontology proposed and usability. As a result, we could verify that the proposed model helps people to better experience their trips.