EFFECTIVENESS OF SIGN MAP FOR
T. Maruyama1, T. Morita2
1 - Kokusai Kogyo Co., LTD , Spatial Information Department,
2 -
tomoyasu_maruyama@kkc.co.jp
People tend to pay attention to signs rather than watching the images of buildings especially on the first visit in order to relate to the real world when using the mobile phone VR navigation service. We would like to introduce our “Sign map” to help people find their way in city areas. The “Sign map” puts the sign object with texture mapping of a building into a 3D model. It is a technical methodology of mapping that uses building attribute information to label and display appropriate sign objects. It emphasizes helping the human brain to recognize the objects by display signs rather than just displaying the actual shape and location of signs. In addition, this method also delivers a “personalized function”. Personalized function is the key methodology in the ubiquitous mapping concept. It means that the system understands the user’s search history, personal tastes, or requests in order to alter the display signs to help the user to find the destinations.
First
of all, template sign objects such as a well-known bank, convenience store, or
department store were created. After preparing the sign objects, they were
displayed on the mobile phone’s screen according to the attribute value of the
3D building model to which they were attached. The
sign map is simple but retains efficient information to supply the VR
navigation service via mobile phone screens. The sign map method at this time
still remains in the prototype model stage and still needs work on its review
and modification; however, we can present the way of displaying and modeling
schemes. Also, the coverage sectors on the sign map will be expanded not only
for commercial signs and billboards, but also to cover public signs and tourist
information as well.