An Information Service System using Bluetooth in an exhibition hall

摘要

In an exhibition hall, it is important to provide visitors with information about the exhibit. In this paper, an information service system using Bluetooth in an exhibition hall is proposed. This system automatically provides an explanation of the nearby exhibit to visitors based on the estimated location information. This system can also act as a guide through the exhibit, leading the recommended tour. Moreover, several management support functions using the visitors'location log are proposed. To keep continuous connection between access points and a visitor's mobile device for smooth browsing operation, a pre-download method and a special handover are proposed. The pre-download method decides the information to be downloaded based on the visitor browse. The download order is determined based on the prediction of the visitor movement. Through the simulation in various room-layouts, access point layouts and walking routes, the effectiveness of the proposed methods are shown. The prototype of the information service system that installs the proposed methods has been developed.