Yehliu Tour System

Case Study
Yehliu Tour System
Solutions
Scenario
Yehliu Geopark is one of the well-known ecological scenic
attractions in north east Taiwan; the unique sea coast
scenery attracts millions of tourists each year. To enhance
the quality of tour service, Yehliu Geopark has worked on
providing e-tour service system on Windows Mobile and
Android so that tourists are able to visit the park with
multi-media information provided, like text description, audio
play, pictures, and combined GIS and GPS.
The use of smart devices has grown more and more pervasive
in years so Yehliu Geopark is planning to offer a new version
of Yehliu Tour System which supports Android and iOS to
enhance the interaction between tourists and tour system.
Users can download from Google Play or App Store tourists and install the tour system
on their mobile devices, and then start their Geopark tour with the system at ease. The
features of each scenic spot will be demonstrated by the interactive system.
Goals
Yehliu Geopark is planning to offer tourists with the new version of Yehliu Tour System
for Android and iOS. Moreover, to increase the interaction and amusement on using
this system, Augmented Reality (AR) has been added up, allowing tourists intuitively
get the scenic spot positions. Also, there are games in the tour system, having the
system more interesting. As to park information, Hot News is added to the system for
tourists to review the periodical park event information.
With SuperGIS Mobile Tour, SuperGIS Mobile Engine for Android and SuperGIS Mobile
Engine for iOS as the developing core, GIS and GPS integrated, Yehliu Tour System is
developed to be a tour system that has GPS function, scenic spot guidance, Augmented
Reality (AR) and basic GIS functions.
Tourists are able to download the tour
system from Google Play or App Store
to install on their smart devices. After
entering the park, the tourists can start
the multi-media tour system after
selecting the built-in tour routes or
create their own tour route by adding
scenic spots to visit.
Results
Yehliu Tour System includes five major functions:Start , Scenery Introduction, Event Stamp,
Hot News, and System Settings. As the system turns on, users can select and browse.
I. Start
After the function is selected, users can choose one of the built-in routes to visit, which
are 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 90-180 minutes and half-day tour. With the route guidance
and AR which captures reality views to guide, and the audio tour service, users are able
to perceive the features and landmarks within the park in an intuitive and lively way.
Goals
Solutions
-Yehliu Geopark offers Yehliu Tour System for tourists to use on Android and iOS devices.
-Furthermore, AR is added to the system to increase the interaction and amusement
Yehliu Tour System adopts SuperGIS Mobile Tour, SuperGIS Mobile Engine for Android and
SuperGIS Mobile Engine for iOS as the developing core, with GIS and GPS integrated, the tour
system has GPS functions, scenery guidance, AR and the basic GIS functions.
Case Study
On the scenery list where you are able to arrange the route, tapping a scenery name
can show the scenery info, including text description, pictures, audio service and AR.
As the route is selected, users can start the tour by tapping Start and enter the map to
start the tour service. The main functions include map browse, audio service and the
scenery introduction in AR.
1.Map Browsing
● Browse Map: manipulating with fingers and gestures
can zoom in/zoom out or pan the map; tapping the
scenery icon can review the detailed introduction; by
tapping the buttons, users can set the previous/next
scenery as the target destination.
● Pan to GPS Position: Pan the map to the current
GPS position, showing a man-shaped icon as GPS
position and fan-shaped icon as the heading direction
on the map.
● Routes: all sceneries on the route will be listed and
the next target scenery will be marked with an arrow.
2.Audio Service
When tourists are approaching the scenery en route, the
audio file will be triggered to play and enter the scenery
introduction page. As the audio finishes playing, system
will return to the map and the tour continues.
3.Augmented Reality
Through the reality view shot by camera lens, the target
scenery can be labeled on the screen, assisting guiding
users to their target scenery positions.
Additionally, the radar chart of Mission Scenery is shown below the reality view. The mission
sceneries can be found by the labeled locations and directions.
Matching the park’s seasonal events, the new function “Mission Scenery” offers some small
games. Users can tap “Mission Scenery” icon, enter the simulated screen and shake the
smart device up and down just like the gesture of catching something
to have the device sensed and get the metals as rewards.
II. Scenery Introduction
All scenery information will be listed here for
browse and query. Or users can search by key
word or by browsing My Favorite.Tap the scenery
name to show the detail information, including
scenery description, picture, audio service, map
browse and AR.
III. Event Stamp
The event stamps received through AR will be
reserved here as approve of mission completion.
This function contributes the interaction between
users and application and improves the
amusement.
IV. Hot News
The system provides the latest news, event announcements of the park. By tapping Hot
News, users are able to know the latest events of the park easily.
Efficiency：
Users can download Yehliu Tour System straightly and install on Android and iOS smart
devices. This is a new way to recognize and perceive the natural sceneries and features
of Yehliu. In this way the Yehliu Geopark can save the cost on printing paper flyers and
provide another way to interact with tourists and bring them more fun.
Results
Software Used
Yehliu Tour System has five major functions: Start, Scenery Introduction, Event Stamp, Hot News and System
-SuperGIS Mobile Engine for Android
-SuperGIS Mobile Engine for iOS
Settings. Start the system, select function to use, and users are able to browse.