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Follow Me: Electronic Wayfinding System
Follow me is a proposal for a digital wayfinding system. It would have an awareness of the individuals moving through E14, and could recognize them if they want to. It could know where people would want to go and would display information when ever and where ever they need them.
The design would consist of a laser-projected image on the ground. A person looking for a specific location would simply follow the projected image all the way to the planned destination. As it would be connected with a smart database of all rooms, and their current usage, and of all users, the system could also display spatial information about current events, the location of people you want or should meet, or an exhibit that might interest you.
- By rthe at 02/18/2009 - 14:37
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Richard,
I like a lot of the thinking here. using a laser leads to some very interesting possibilities. As you mention, there is no focus problem, so imagery could track an entire hallway without blurring out. I'd lke you to think more about this. Given a dynamic signage system that can move to any surface, and is tracking the user as she moves through the space, you have the opportunity to have continually changing information. How does this make your system different from static systems or dynamic graphics at fixed locations. Do you only nudge people a bit when they get off track, or do you provide a continuous stream of information in the manner of a tour guide (i.e, - "keep walking 100 feet and, by the way, you are now passing Judy who is eating a cheese sandwich. It is her birthday tomorrow if you want to say something to her." etc. etc.") I'm a bit concerned that the quality of the image with a laser beam might cause trouble. It can dazzle the eye and has no dynamic range. How does your design address this limitation?
Looking forward to seeing some detailed renderings.