Yehliu Geopark Navigation System (Android Version)

Case Study
Yehliu Geopark Navigation System (Android version)
Scenario
Yehliu Geopark, the famous geological attraction in North-eastern Taiwan, owns the
unique seashore landscape that attracts millions of tourists to visit the park every
year. To improve the navigation quality, Yehliu Geopark provides an electronic
navigation system that enables users to travel with multi-media, like text, audio,
pictures, etc. The navigation system was only available on Windows Mobile system.
However, considering that more and more Android phones are on the market, Yehliu
Geopark navigation system is planned to support Android system so that users can
directly install the navigation system on Android phones and visit the geopark with
ease.
The tourists carrying the navigation system are able to travel easily with the
designed route in the park area. During the trip, the system will automatically play
the related introduction to the scenic spot as the tourists are approaching the scenic
spot. As a result, the tourists can gain the plentiful and detailed navigation with
ease.
Furthermore, to analyze the scenic spots the tourists visit frequently, the navigation
system automatically record the track log as KML file every 20 seconds. Therefore,
as the tourists return the Android phones, the geopark administrators can upload the
KML file to SuperGIS Desktop and have further analysis.
Solutions
Yehliu GeoPark Navigation System (Android version) is developed with SuperGIS
Mobile Tour 3.0 (for Android). SuperGIS Mobile Tour 3 integrates GIS and GPS
technologies, enabling administrators to develop a navigation system including GPS
functions, navigation, and basic GIS functions.
The route of Yehliu GeoPark Navigation System is set with SuperGIS Mobile Tour
Manager. The administrators can select the layers, set the descriptions of scenic
spots, choose the routes, and set the system settings, etc. The friendly interface of
SuperGIS Mobile Tour Manager allows administrators to modify the contents and the
settings of the system effectively. Therefore, it is effortless to update the data to the
navigation system.
The structure of Yehliu Geopark Navigation System (Android Version)
Solutions
- SuperGIS Mobile Tour 3 (for android) integrates GPS and GIS technologies.
- The built-up navigation system can be deployed to Android phones via SD card and cable.
Case Study
Results
Yehliu Geopark Navigation System (Android Version) enables users to enjoy the trip
through the basic map navigation functions and abundant content from multimedia.
The built-in multimedia are provided in four types, text, audio, pictures, and videos,
so the tourists can understand the terrain more clearly instead of passing by the
scenic spots.
The navigation system is like other Android applications that support multi-touch
and can be operated with the four buttons on the phone. Besides, the new version
of Yehliu Geopark Navigation System supports Augmented Reality function to help
tourists know the direction of the other scenic spots in the park. Therefore, the
informative contents of the navigation system and the friendly interface can be seen
as a helpful tool, like a real tour guide, to introduce for the tourists.
Yehliu Geopark Navigation System (Android Version) can be either rented from the
tourist center or downloaded from the geopark website. The navigation system for
renting is able to record the track log, and the track log would be the important
references for the geopark administration to analyze the hotspot in the park.
Consequently, the park administration can enhance the facility maintenance and
even plan a new scenic spot. On the other hand, tourists can download the navigation system before visiting the geopark so that the tourists can read the introduction
of the scenic spots and plan the route in advance.
The Multimedia contains text, audio,
The friendly user interface helps
Tourists are able to easily tap the
vedio, and picture.
tourists find the scenic spot easily.
buttons to travel in the park.
The new version of Yehliu Geopark Navigation System (Android Version) provides a
new way for tourists to visit the famous geologic park. During the trip, the system
introduces the scenic spots automatically and also displays the warning message if
the tourists are deviating from the route. Additionally, the track log file recorded in
the navigation system can be the essential references for park administration and
further analysis. Consequently, the navigation system not only provides convenient
services for tourists but also assists the park administration in managing the park
facilities.
Results
Software Used
- The friendly interface and multimedia of Yehliu Geopark Navigation System enables users to
- SuperGIS Mobile Tour 3 (for Android)
travel with the system at ease.
- The navigation system for renting is able to record the track log, and the track log would be
the important references for the geopark administration to analyze the hotspot in the park.
- SuperGIS Desktop 3