Kinect Enabled Gigapixel Viewer Part 1: Preparing the Kinect
This is part 1 of a three part tutorial on setting up the Kinect, creating your own Gigapixel image, and using the Kinect with the Gigapixel viewer. Part 1 focuses on setup, Part 2 focuses on creating a Gigapixel image, … Continue reading
Multitouch Table Exhibit with Audio Layer Prototype
As I mentioned in my previous post, Open Exhibits Lead Developer, Charles Veasey and I attended a workshop at the Museum of Science in Boston this week that explored accessibility issues in computer-based exhibits. In the next few weeks, we will share … Continue reading
Creating Museum Media for Everyone
Next week, myself and Charles Veasey from the Open Exhibits project will be attending a week-long workshop focusing on accessibility issues in computer-based interactives held at the Museum of Science in Boston. The project, Creating Museum Media for Everyone is a National … Continue reading
Playsurface: Low-Cost Multi-Touch Table
New kickstarter for a low-cost multi-touch table! LED lighting, flat-pack wood chassis, and dedicated tracking electronics. MS Surface performance, low price. Continue reading
Papers Section of the Open Exhibits Site Updated
The papers section of the Open Exhibits website has be reworked and expanded. There are dozens of research papers and articles focusing on natural user interface, accessibility, user experience, UI design, evaluation, multitouch techniques, and more. We hope you find … Continue reading
Selling Cars vs. Connecting Visitors with Artifacts: Examples from the Commercial World
The two images in this article reminded me a great deal of the resources that have been developed and deployed as part of the Open Exhibits project. The article highlights use of a Multi-Touch table and Kinect-driven interface sponsored by Microsoft … Continue reading
New Components & Update to the SDK
The Mask Image Viewer, Panoramic Viewer, and Media Viewer components are now available. These components are easily customized by simply editing the CML (Creative Markup Language) files. Of course, they can also be modified and expanded using ActionScript and Open Exhibits … Continue reading
Multitouch Table Comparison Chart
Choosing the right multitouch equipment is a critical factor in planning a successful public exhibit. Size, build quality, multitouch technology, and performance are key factors when evaluating a device that will be used day- after-day in a busy public environment. … Continue reading
Reflecting on the first year – Year One Evaluation Report
Jim, the Principal Investigator for the Open Exhibits project, asked me to share a copy of our evaluation report for the project’s first year. The past year’s data collection efforts provided the evaluation team with a wealth of survey and … Continue reading
Open Exhibits on the Road: The British Museum
Last week we were in London showing off Open Exhibits software in the Samsung Digital Discovery Centre at the British Museum. Along with about 30 people from the British Museum, we had visitors from: Museum of London, Science Museum, the … Continue reading
