RFID Enabled Virtual Guided Assistance System for Foreign Tourists

Abstract

The language of the traveler might not always be known to the tourist guides, or the information available about the place might not be right, and moreover the charges of the guides might be too high. In the end, the travel experience and the place does not satisfy the tourists. In this paper, the development of a portable device is described, so that the tourists can experience a hassle-free tour. The implementation and demonstration of a complete system is discussed, which provides accurate information to the tourists along with visual guidance and assists them during their tour. This system makes use of two concepts, namely RFID technology and context aware information. This system can be used in several different locations like museum, zoo, historic monuments, tourist spots, government offices to provide the user with directions and information relevant to their location. The system can also be used as a monitoring device at research centers and hospitals.