A novel wireless based architecture for museums

Abstract

Wireless networks were first developed in the 1970s, and people's interest in them has been growing ever since. A broad range of differing capabilities is covered by wireless technologies and is oriented toward different uses and needs. In this thesis, we propose a novel application architecture based on wireless networks and designed for museums to allow visitors, especially group of visitors, to have an attractive tour experience. While current museum visiting's approaches are largely interactive but have a number of disadvantages, this application utilizes mobile devices as facilities to help visitors benefit not only from visiting a real museum environment but at the same time enriching their ability to search for additional material. Moreover, as it provides powerful functions, the application will enable visitors to establish a virtual community platform by which they will be able to communicate and share information through wireless networks.