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2011 | Book

Re-thinking Reading in the Context of a New Wave of Electronic Reading Devices Read chapter Read first chapter

Human-Computer Interaction, Tourism and Cultural Heritage

First International Workshop, HCITOCH 2010, Brescello, Italy, September 7-8, 2010. Revised Selected Papers

Editors: Francisco V. Cipolla Ficarra, Carlos de Castro Lozano, Emma Nicol, Andreas Kratky, Miguel Cipolla-Ficarra

Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg

Book Series : Lecture Notes in Computer Science

Part of: Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" , Springer Professional "Technik" , Springer Professional "Wirtschaft"

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Workshop on Human-Computer Interaction, Tourism and Cultural Heritage, HCITOCH 2010, held in Brescello, Italy, in September 2010. The 17 revised papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. Providing strategies for a creative future with computer science, quality design and communicability, the papers discuss the latest advances in the areas of augmented realities, computer art, computer graphics, e-commerce, eco-design, emerging technologies, dynamic and static media (2D & 3D), HCI, interactive systems, mixed reality, networking, simulation languages, tourism, usability, video games, virtual classroom and virtual museum.

Table of Contents

Frontmatter
Re-thinking Reading in the Context of a New Wave of Electronic Reading Devices
Abstract
We are currently witnessing a new wave of digital reading devices that will probably significantly change the way we read and publish. This is not the first digital revolution of aspects of cultural production and perception. This paper compares the previous digital revolutions of the music, film and publishing industries and attempts a prognosis of coming changes in the way we will work with digital texts. As a conclusion a new notion of interface design for the emerging reading ecology is proposed.
Andreas Kratky
Electronic Commerce “in the dark”
Abstract
The widespread diffusion of electronic commerce offers a great opportunity for blind people. We describe the results of an electronic survey carried out with 22 blind and 22 sighted users in order to understand the difficulties and obstacles they experience shopping on-line, and solicit their expectations and suggestions for making the interaction simpler and more satisfying. Results show that blind users shop on-line much less than their sighted counterparts, since they encounter more difficulties not only when making a purchase, but even in the navigation phase preceding the commercial transaction. Complex layouts and unstructured content can prevent an e-transaction from being successfully completed. Furthermore, security, privacy and trustiness, common concerns for all consumers, also impact on the fear of buying via Internet for the visually impaired. Poor usability leads to a potential loss of revenue for on-line companies and a lost opportunity to increase a blind person’s independence. Providing simpler, more understandable UIs would benefit all users and fuel the expansion of electronic commerce.
Maria Claudia Buzzi, Marina Buzzi, Barbara Leporini, Caterina Senette
The Leap of a Provincial SME into the Global Market Using E-commerce: The Success of Adequate Planning
Abstract
The leap into the global market is not easy when it involves a provincial family business. This article demonstrates how adequate planning is fundamental in a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) with the tight budget they have available to them, in order to be able to differentiate themselves in a highly competitive market, taking into accounts the benefits and risks involved. The Information Technology (IT) tools put in place will give the necessary support and allow for the possibility of increasing and improving the infrastructure as the company requires. An adequate strategy for the future to increases sales would be e-marketing techniques as well as the current promotions which contribute to diffusing the brand.
Beatriz Sainz de Abajo, Enrique García Salcines, F. Javier Burón Fernández, Miguel López Coronado, Carlos de Castro Lozano
Improving User Experience by Taking Advance of Semantic Information of Microformats on Municipal Websites
Abstract
This research regards about the use of microformats as a tool to add semantic information to government web sites. The use of microformats allows the developer to add different resources such as maps, calendars, etc, in an easy way. The paper also shows a survey of the already existing microformats and which of them are useful to be applied to government web sites.
Rocío Rodríguez, Pablo Vera, Elsa Estevez, Daniel Giulianelli, León Welicki, Artemisa Trigueros
Human-Computer Interaction, Tourism and Cultural Heritage
Abstract
We present a state of the art of the human-computer interaction aimed at tourism and cultural heritage in some cities of the European Mediterranean. In the work an analysis is made of the main problems deriving from training understood as business and which can derail the continuous growth of the HCI, the new technologies and tourism industry. Through a semiotic and epistemological study the current mistakes in the context of the interrelations of the formal and factual sciences will be detected and also the human factors that have an influence on the professionals devoted to the development of interactive systems in order to safeguard and boost cultural heritage.
Francisco V. Cipolla Ficarra
Strategies for a Creative Future with Computer Science, Quality Design and Communicability
Abstract
In the current work is presented the importance of the two-way triad between computer science, design and communicability. It is demonstrated how the principles of quality of software engineering are not universal since they are disappearing inside university training. Besides, a short analysis of the term “creativity” males apparent the existence of plagiarism as a human factor that damages the future of communicability applied to the on-line and off-line contents of the open software. A set of measures and guidelines are presented so that the triad works again correctly in the next years to foster the qualitative design of the interactive systems on-line and/or off-line.
Francisco V. Cipolla Ficarra, Maria Villarreal
A Trip to Rome: Physical Replicas of Historical Objects Created in a Fully Automated Way from Photos
Abstract
It is normal for tourists to take photos during their holidays, which are then printed, loaded into digital frames or shared on the Internet. This paper describes a new methodology to obtain accurate 3D digital models and material replicas of real objects, starting from digital images acquired with consumer and professional cameras. The implemented software is completely automatic and provides detailed reconstructions. It stands out from other existing approaches for the high metric accuracy of the final product, the level of detail obtainable, the speed of the algorithms and its adaptability under different viewing conditions. Several examples relating to an actual trip to Rome are reported and discussed, showing what a tourist can obtain with this package. Obviously, the method can be used for many other applications in which accurate models are needed.
Luigi Barazzetti
Advances in Human-Computer Interaction: Graphics and Animation Components for Interface Design
Abstract
We present an analysis of communicability methodology in graphics and animation components for interface design, called CAN (Communicability, Acceptability and Novelty). This methodology has been under development between 2005 and 2010, obtaining excellent results in cultural heritage, education and microcomputing contexts. In studies where there is a bi-directional interrelation between ergonomics, usability, user-centered design, software quality and the human-computer interaction. We also present the heuristic results about iconography and layout design in blogs and websites of the following countries: Spain, Italy, Portugal and France.
Francisco V. Cipolla Ficarra, Emma Nicol, Miguel Cipolla-Ficarra, Lucy Richardson
Information Design in Natural Surroundings
Abstract
In the current work is presented the importance of information design in natural surroundings on two key concepts: accessibility (offering usefulness, without any modifications, for as many people as possible) and usability (easiness of use, in order to reach a specific aim). A set of measures and guidelines are presented to facilitate processing information in a complex environment.
Oriol Camacho-Díaz
Usability, Communicability and Cultural Tourism in Interactive Systems: Trends, Economic Effects and Social Impact
Abstract
We have developed a set of techniques and an analysis methodology aimed at boosting the quality of interactive tourism systems. The details of it will be presented in full and with real examples which have yielded interesting results in the last few years, both from the social and economical point of view, but with a huge wealth of cultural and natural heritage. We will also present a first guidelines to foster tourism in those villages that are willing to promote themselves in the national and international market at a low cost.
Francisco V. Cipolla Ficarra, Emma Nicol, Miguel Cipolla-Ficarra
Sharing e-Learning Experiences: A Personalised Approach
Abstract
A two-tier architecture is presented, based on hybrid peer-to-peer technology, aimed at providing personalized access to heterogeneous learning sources. The architecture deploys a conceptual model that is superimposed over logically and physically separated repositories. The model is based on the interactions between users and learning resources, described by means of coments. To support users to find out material satisfying their needs, mechanisms for ranking resources and for extracting personalized views of the learning space are provided.
Andrea Clematis, Paola Forcheri, Maria Grazia Ierardi, Alfonso Quarati
Building Didactic Applications for the Teaching of Practical Content in a Virtual Campus
Abstract
Distance teaching becomes a tough task when its goal is to explain topics with high practical contents because it is necessary for the student to have the teacher’s guidance in order to understand the steps and method to solve a particular problem. On the other hand, theoretical contents adapt themselves more easily to this methodology by the use of tools such as text with hyperlinks, synoptic charts, etc. This paper demonstrates a solution that facilitates the virtual teaching of practical contents by the use of multimedia material specially designed to fulfill this task. This material not only allows the student to learn the practical contents, but also provides him with an overview method and several ways of automatically checking his knowledge and comprehension of content.
Daniel A. Giulianelli, Graciela S. Cruzado, Rocío A. Rodríguez, Pablo M. Vera, Edgardo J. Moreno
Copyright for Interactive Systems: Stratagems for Tourism and Cultural Heritage Promotion
Abstract
We present a series of strategies followed from the interactive design for the realization of a hypermedia system aimed at promoting in an original, simple and universal way the cultural and tourism heritage of a wide rural area in two Italian regions: Emilia Romagna and Lombardy. Besides, the main stratagems followed are disclosed to overcome the existing hurdles when it comes to copyright for the free diffusion of the tourism view of the area, such as can be photography or video, for instance. Finally, we present the first vademecum to be considered before making on-line and off-line interactive systems in Italy.
Francisco V. Cipolla-Ficarra, Miguel Cipolla-Ficarra, Valeria M. Ficarra
Content Management System for Developing a Virtual Platform for Association of Women’s Aid with Lack of Resources
Abstract
In this paper we show a Virtual Platform for an Association of Women’s Aid called Centro Integral de Ayuda a la Mujer (CIAM). After analyzing different Content Management Systems (CMS) and the benefits that its use would contribute to the development of the Virtual Platform, taking into account the needs and requirements set by CIAM, we have opted for the use of Joomla!. This free CMS, for its characteristics, is the most benefits provided us. The virtual platform design has been developed following customer specifications, to have understood the simplicity and easy handling of the resulting platform. This platform will be integrated into the Web portal that has the Amarex Association and it will be able to be administrates from the CIAM without specific knowledge of programming languages. If new services were necessary, they would be easily implemented, adding new modules and components to perform these services.
Beatriz Sainz de Abajo, Alberto Flores García, Enrique García Salcines, F. Javier Burón Fernández, Miguel López Coronado, Carlos de Castro Lozano
Usable Interface Design for Everyone
Abstract
When designing “interfaces for everyone” for interactive systems, it is important to consider factors such as cost, the intended market, the state of the environment, etc. User interfaces are fundamental for the developmental process in any application, and its design must be contemplated from the start. Of the distinct parts of a system (hardware and software), it is the interface that permits the user access to computer resources. The seven principles of “Universal Design” or “Design for Everyone” focus on a universal usable design, but at the same time acknowledge the influences of internal and external factors. Structural changes in social and health services could provide an increase in the well-being of a country’s citizens through the use of self-care programming and proactive management/prevention of disease. Automated home platforms can act as an accessibility instrument which permits users to avoid, compensate, mitigate, or neutralize the deficiencies and dependencies caused by living alone.
Carlos de Castro Lozano, Enrique García Salcines, Beatriz Sainz de Abajo, F. Javier Burón Fernández, José Miguel Ramírez, José Gabriel Zato Recellado, Rafael Sanchez Montoya, John Bell, Francisco Alcantud Marin
SIeSTA: From Concept Board to Concept Desktop
Abstract
Recently published social protection and dependence reports reaffirm that the elderly, the disabled, or those in situations of dependency objectively benefit from continuing to live at home with the assistance from direct family. Currently in Spain - amongst the elderly, or people in a situation of dependency - 8 out of every 10 people stay at home. The end result is that the direct family relations have the responsibility of performing 76% of the tasks during the daily routine where aid is needed. Associations for people with disabilities, however, not only report a lack of adequate aid services, but a lack of direct-family assistance as well. It is necessary, therefore, for an “evolution” or overhaul amongst the social and health service provision systems. The elderly, people in situations of dependency, or people with disabilities should be provided with enough resources and aids to allow them to decide their own future.
Carlos de Castro Lozano, Enrique García Salcines, Beatriz Sainz de Abajo, F. Javier Burón Fernández, José Miguel Ramírez, José Gabriel Zato Recellado, Rafael Sanchez Montoya, John Bell, Francisco Alcantud Marin
Web 1.0 to Web 3.0 Evolution: Reviewing the Impacts on Tourism Development and Opportunities
Abstract
The most important event following the establishmenet of the Internet network was the Web introduced by Tim Berners-Lee. Websites give their owners features that allow sharing with which they can publish their content with users and visitors. In the last 5 years, we have seen some changes in the use of web. Users want to participate in content sharing and they like to interact with each other. This is known as Web 2.0. In the last year, Web 2.0 has reached maturity and now we need a smart web which will be accordingly be called Web 3.0. Web 3.0 is based on semantic web definition. Changing the way of using the web has had a clear impact on E-Tourism and its development and also on business models. In this paper, we review the definitions and describe the impacts of web evolution on E-Tourism.
M. Hossein Eftekhari, Zeynab Barzegar, M. T. Isaai
Backmatter
Metadata
Title
Human-Computer Interaction, Tourism and Cultural Heritage
Editors
Francisco V. Cipolla Ficarra
Carlos de Castro Lozano
Emma Nicol
Andreas Kratky
Miguel Cipolla-Ficarra
Copyright Year
2011
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Electronic ISBN
978-3-642-18348-5
Print ISBN
978-3-642-18347-8
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-18348-5

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