AR Content: Overlay contextual information, images, videos, or 3D models on physical exhibits using AR technology.
Interactive Features: Allow users to interact with AR content (e.g., touch or gesture-based interactions) to explore additional details or multimedia.
Exhibit Information
Detailed Descriptions: Provide detailed textual descriptions of exhibits, including historical, cultural, and artistic information.
Multimedia Content: Integrate multimedia elements such as videos, audio guides, and interactive animations related to exhibits.
Navigation and Wayfinding
Indoor Mapping: Offer a virtual map of the museum to help users navigate the space.
Directions: Provide AR-based directions to guide visitors to specific exhibits or sections of the museum.
Search and Filtering
Search Functionality: Allow users to search for specific exhibits, artists, or categories of interest.
Filtering Options: Provide filtering options to help users find exhibits based on their preferences (e.g., time period, artist).
Personalization
User Profiles: Allow users to create profiles to save their preferences, favorite exhibits, and personalized tour recommendations.
Custom Tours: Enable users to create and follow custom tours based on their interests.
Language Support
Multilingual Interface: Offer content and user interface options in multiple languages to cater to international visitors.
Localized Content: Provide translations of exhibit information and AR content in different languages.
Interactive Exhibits
Educational Games: Integrate AR-based educational games or quizzes related to exhibits.
Virtual Interactions: Allow users to interact with virtual objects or figures related to the exhibits (e.g., virtual restorations or historical reenactments).
User Feedback and Engagement
Feedback System: Allow users to provide feedback on their experience or report issues with the AR content.
Engagement Tracking: Track user interactions and engagement with exhibits to provide insights and improve the experience.
Offline Functionality
Offline Access: Ensure core features of the AR system are accessible without a constant internet connection, with offline content stored on the device.
Integration with Museum Systems
Event Integration: Integrate with museum event schedules to provide information on ongoing or upcoming events.
Ticketing Integration: Integrate with the museum’s ticketing system to verify ticket status and provide access to special content.
Non-Functional Requirements
Performance
Response Time: Ensure the AR system responds quickly to user interactions and displays content with minimal lag.
Scalability: The system should handle high user traffic during peak times without performance degradation.
Usability
User Interface: Design an intuitive and user-friendly interface for ease of navigation and interaction.
Accessibility: Ensure the system is accessible to users with disabilities, including support for screen readers and other assistive technologies.
Reliability
Availability: Ensure high availability of the system with minimal downtime.
Fault Tolerance: Implement mechanisms to handle errors gracefully and recover from system failures.
Security
Data Protection: Secure user data and personal information, especially if user profiles or preferences are stored.
Content Security: Protect AR content from unauthorized access or tampering.
Maintainability
Code Quality: Maintain a clean, well-documented codebase to facilitate updates and maintenance.
Update Management: Provide a mechanism for regular updates to AR content and system features.
Compatibility
Device Compatibility: Ensure compatibility with various AR-capable devices, including smartphones, tablets, and AR glasses.
Cross-Platform Support: Support multiple operating systems (e.g., iOS, Android) for broader accessibility.
Compliance
Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to relevant regulations, including data protection laws and accessibility standards.
Intellectual Property: Ensure that AR content respects copyright and intellectual property rights.
Backup and Recovery
Data Backup: Regularly back up critical data, including user profiles and AR content.
Recovery Plan: Have a disaster recovery plan in place to restore system operations in case of major failures or data loss.
