3D navigation guide for tourists
The TellMaris guide is a user-friendly application, which can run on the Nokia Communicator Series, a laptop computer, a pocket PC and even cell phones. The practical features of this application include a city model in 3D and a 2D view of the city in map format (both in real time) plus additional tourist information. The 3D feature in particular with its virtual terrain provides an easy and fun way for travellers to get around. Besides being a fascinating way to try out new technology, the features of the TellMaris application contain sophisticated and functional uses. For example, the 3D feature can be applied both while the user is at the location and as a travel plan prior to arriving. Additionally, it can act as a travel guide by providing the user with information about prices, good places to eat and things to see and do. Of course what this translates into is more time spent enjoying one's self and less time burdened with the details of how to do so. The application has already been implemented in the Baltic Sea Region and tested on boats with tourists complete with demonstration periods and workshops to smooth out the details. With the application's wireless combination of PDA, messaging, email and internet access, it would well serve the needs of corporate professionals as well.
