Pervasive Computing for Interactive Virtual Heritage

Elisabetta Farella, Davide Brunelli, Luca Benini, Bruno Riccò, Maria Elena Bonfigli

Abstract: The rapid evolution of pervasive computing technologies enables bringing virtual heritage applications to a new level of user participation. A platform for interactive virtual heritage applications integrates a high-end virtual reality system with wireless, connected portable and wearable computers, facilitating and enhancing user navigation, visualization control, and peer-to-peer information exchange.