A tourist guidance system using the simple 3D functions
Shinji Miyake, Hiroshi Kusunoki, Tomonori Mitani, Kazumitsu Okabe, Hidetomo Torigoe, Kazumasa Yokota · 2003
A tourist guidance system using the simple 3D functions Shinji MIYAKE Hiroshi KUSUNOKI Tomonori MITANI Kazumitsu OKABE Hidetomo TORIGOE Kazumasa YOKOTA i Ryobi Systems Corporation, Software Company, 2-7-16 Toyonari, Okayama-shi, Okayama, 700-8504 Japan ii Takuma National College of Technology, 551 Takuma-cho, Mitoyo-gun, Kagawa, 769-1192 Japan iii Okayama Prefectural University, Graduate course of Information Science and System Engineering, 111 Kuboki, Soja-shi, Okayama, 719-1197 Japan iv Okayama Prefectural University, Faculty of Information Science and System Engineering, 111 Kuboki, Soja-shi, Okayama, 719-1197 Japan E-mail:i{shinji,kusu,mitani,okabe}@ryobi.co.jp, iii [email protected], iv [email protected] Abstract In this paper, we describe a tourist guidance system using the simple 3D functions. 3D space can be expressed in various forms, such as correspondence with map information, and a bird's-eye view. However, the 3D expression provides a mechanical impression but not reality in many cases. Further, it is hard to browse them through the Internet because of their heaviness. To avoid such disadvantages, we consider the simple 3D function, which are based on continuation photographs and 360-degree panorama pictures. By using this function, we can take a walk like a role playing game, choosing a way freely. And, this function make it possible to build easily, and to browse it through Web. It is also possible to change photographs according to conditions, such as a season and a weather, and to experience a different atmosphere. We consider the application to sickroom guidance, the local discovery in comprehensive study, etc. Keyword Simple 3D, Space expression, Map, Walk through