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Display of the Running of the JADE multi-agent system

We have a viewlet showing the running of the JADE multi-agent system at the basis of the Progress Module. There are a few explanations inside the video.

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Presentation of iTacitus' Augmented Reality Module

The iTacitus' Augmented Reality Module has been presented at EPOCH's (European Network of Excellence in Open Cultural Heritage) [http://www.epoch-net.org] final review event in Rome. The application showed the virtual reconstruction of the archeaological site of Sagalassos in Turkey [http://www.esat.kuleuven.be/sagalassos]. Several hotspots in the area told the story about a temple by touching them. The application introduced a new texture tracking system for iTacitus. It now features auto calibration, robust and fast tracking and limited translation. This new system will be used at iTacitus test site Reggia Venaria Reale in Turin during the next months.

EVA/Minerva 2007 Jerusalem Conference

Ben presented a workshop at the EVA/Minerva conference in Jerusalem

In this session we discuss the technologies in the context of a broader trend which creates both new opportunities and new challenges for cultural institutions. For example standards such as geoRss allow anyone to annotate the real world and mobile technology allows content to be retrieved from anywhere. Which raises the questions about how institutions can open up and embrace external contributors while ensuring quality is maintained? 

The Presentation can be downloaded here .

Trial sites selected

Reggia of Venaria has been selected as the trial site for Turin. This is royal palace has only recently been opened to the public and we are excited to be working with them to explore exciting new ways of providing information to visitors. 

At Winchester we shall trial the prototype at the  Great Hall,   a fine 13th century hall containing the 'The Round Table of King Arthur' as well as the Castle Avenue and Military museums area .