Developing Conceptual Model of Virtual Museum Environment Based on User Interaction Issues

Rahim, Normala; Wook, Tengku Siti Meriam Tengku; Zin, Nor Azan Mat

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-25200-6_24

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“…Therefore, it is essential that proper planning and investigation be carried out before commencing the development of a virtual museum and the digitized phase. According to Rahim et al (2011), the research on usability of virtual museum in Malaysia still lacks of seriousness. There are still problems in interface design of virtual museum as the presentation of the exhibition by the museum is still not steady enough and lack of acceptance from the users.…”

Section: State Of the Art Of 3d Virtual Museummentioning

confidence: 99%

Three-Dimensional Recording and Photorealistic Model Reconstruction for Virtual Museum Application – An Experience in Malaysia

Majid

Setan

Ariff

et al. 2019

Int. Arch. Photogramm. Remote Sens. Spatial Inf. Sci.

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Abstract. In recent years, museums are utilizing the ability of virtual reality (VR) technologies to visualize their collections in three-dimensional (3D) environment. The demands for 3D digitization of cultural heritage have increase greatly to facilitate the development of virtual museum. Among the available techniques, the use of laser scanning for digital recording and 3D reproduction of the heritage sites and archaeological artefacts are technically more reliable due to its rapid and high resolution data capture. However, the suitable 3D laser scanners used greatly depend on the level of details and size of an object. This research used medium and close-range type of laser scanners to digitally record the heritage objects. The aim of this research was to develop methodology framework for digital recording and 3D reproduction of archaeological artefact and heritage sites in Malaysia by using terrestrial laser scanning technology. Besides, this research focused on the reconstruction of photorealistic 3D models based on the colour information yield by close-range photogrammetry. The colour descriptions were obtained either by built-in camera or externally integrated camera on the laser scanner. For better colour descriptions, external images were captured by independent Nikon D300s digital camera. The geometric model accuracy of A’Famosa and terracotta Buddha statuette was in 5mm and 0.41mm respectively. 3D flythrough animation was rendered by using the coloured point clouds model. The development of 3D Virtual Walkthrough Museum (3DVWM) utilized the 3D PDF document and SCENE WebShare platform to offer realistic visualization experience to the visitors where the reality-based models could be manipulate in 3D geometric aspects and use of metric analysis. Thus, 3DVWM can facilitate the virtual museum application in Malaysia and enable wider visitors to virtually appreciate the cultural heritage in Malaysia. Thus, this indirectly stimulates the tourism industry in our country.

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Section: State Of the Art Of 3d Virtual Museummentioning

confidence: 99%

Three-Dimensional Recording and Photorealistic Model Reconstruction for Virtual Museum Application – An Experience in Malaysia

Majid

Setan

Ariff

et al. 2019

Int. Arch. Photogramm. Remote Sens. Spatial Inf. Sci.

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“…The recorded images are stitched using EasyPano and TourWeaver software. The image stitching process is also known as a process that combines small field of view (FOW) image groupings to create a panoramic view with a bigger FOV [23]. A bigger FOV is required in the image stitching process to create a more real-time virtual tour, whilst simultaneously enabling the user to feel as if he or she is actually in the real environment.…”

Section: Prototype Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Campus Virtual Tour Design to Enhance Visitor Experience and Interaction in a Natural Environment

Wook¹,

Zairon²,

Sahari@Ashaari³

et al. 2018

IJMA

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The natural forest and natural laboratory of the UKM campus are a part of nature that could be made into attractions for tourists and visitors, as they are abundant with natural resources, including scenic views, topography, as well as water features, plants, and heritage. The university has undertaken various efforts to share this information through portals and web pages. However, the method of information deliverydisplay and delivery of static text and graphics is not that effective. As a consequence, users or visitor are unable to interact or appreciate the experience of being in an natural environment. Therefore, this study has developed a campus virtual tour design to enhance interaction experience in natural environment through a low-fidelity interface design method, brainstorming, and virtual tour prototype development. The result of this study is a campus virtual tour design that can enhance the experience of benign, and utilisation of a natural environment.

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“…A combination of quantitative and qualitative methods allowed them to identify four main characteristics of online museum visitors' searching behavior: (1) searching behavior has a strong visual aspect, (2) topical searching is predominantly exploratory, (3) users apply broad known item searches, and (4) meaning making is central to the search process. The issue of virtual museum exhibitions has gained special attention from researchers in the available museum research (Sylaiou et al, 2010;Rahim et al, 2011;Yang, 2009). Karoulis and colleagues (2006) conducted a study which intended to assess the usability of the system which offers an enhanced educative and entertaining experience to virtual museum visitors.…”

Section: Design Of Museum Websitesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Web Usability Evaluation Based on Eye Tracking. Case Study of Lithuanian National Museum Website

Šuminas

Gudinavičius

2015

ZIN

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PURPOSE/THESIS: The aim of the research paper is to outline web usability evaluation based on eye tracking and to determine the usability of the website of the National Museum - Pałace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania from the user perspective in the process of searching for the most required Information. APPROACH/METHODS: A literature analysis was used to get acquainted with usability evaluation methods and the historical review of visual attention studies, Questionnaire based interviews with visitors of the museums were used to collect Information about people Information needs and searching patterns on museum websites. In order to evaluate the website of the National Museum - Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania the researchers used eye tracking equipment. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: The eye tracking have recently gained attention in different research areas, however issues of museum website design and usability research using eye tracking techniąues and methods have not been widely discussed in scientific literature so far. The research on the Information needs of the visitors of Lithuanian museum websites revealed the most reąuired Information: opening hours, museum location, entrance ticket price and Information about exhibitions. The results confirmed the assumption that people used museum websites as a primary tool to prepare for a visit at the physical museum. The eye tracking analysis of the website of the National Museum - Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania revealed the typical mistakes and errors made in Information placement. When the Information most needed by the users is placed in different parts and levels of the website, the visitors have to spend more time and effort to find the Information and to prepare for a visit at the museum. ORIGINALITY/VALUE: Issues of the museum websites design are not widely discussed in worldwide scientific literature. There are no data about eye tracker based research on museum websites done in Lithuania before. The analysis results may contribute to new knowledge about designing successful interfaces for museum websites. Moreover, the results could be used in a broader field to improve the interfaces and Information representation for websites in general.

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Developing Conceptual Model of Virtual Museum Environment Based on User Interaction Issues

Cited by 6 publications

References 8 publications

Three-Dimensional Recording and Photorealistic Model Reconstruction for Virtual Museum Application – An Experience in Malaysia

Three-Dimensional Recording and Photorealistic Model Reconstruction for Virtual Museum Application – An Experience in Malaysia

Campus Virtual Tour Design to Enhance Visitor Experience and Interaction in a Natural Environment

Web Usability Evaluation Based on Eye Tracking. Case Study of Lithuanian National Museum Website

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