Using semantic web approach in augmented audio reality system for museum visitors

Abstract

In this paper, we describe our work in progress on the reasoning module of ec(h)o, an augmented audio-reality interface for museum visitors utilizing spatialized soundscapes and a semantic web approach to information. We used ontologies to describe the semantics of sound objects and represent user model. A rule-based system for selecting sound object uses semantic description of objects, visitor's interaction history and heuristics for continuity of the dialogue between user and the system.