The wireless connectivity may take many forms, from 3G public networks to semiprivate high bandwidth access points based on Wi-Fi technologies, such as 802.11. The final effect is to enable new classes of communications-oriented mobile applications. In this context, we discuss on the design and the performance of a wireless Internet application designed to support a handheld multimedia Mobile Guide (termed MoG). Currently, MoG provides users with a set of location-based multimedia information services on tourist attractions, shops and restaurants in the city of Cesena (Italy). Our experience with MoG has demonstrated that the combination of modern multimedia Web technologies and of high-bandwidth communication networks may be effective for providing clients with ubiquitous and personalized information services. © 2003 IEEE.
The design and performance of a wireless internet application for supporting multimedia city guides
Roccetti M.;Salomoni P.
2003
Abstract
The wireless connectivity may take many forms, from 3G public networks to semiprivate high bandwidth access points based on Wi-Fi technologies, such as 802.11. The final effect is to enable new classes of communications-oriented mobile applications. In this context, we discuss on the design and the performance of a wireless Internet application designed to support a handheld multimedia Mobile Guide (termed MoG). Currently, MoG provides users with a set of location-based multimedia information services on tourist attractions, shops and restaurants in the city of Cesena (Italy). Our experience with MoG has demonstrated that the combination of modern multimedia Web technologies and of high-bandwidth communication networks may be effective for providing clients with ubiquitous and personalized information services. © 2003 IEEE.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
