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Museo di San Francesco

Description

Event:

iBeacon System

Target group:

Public audience

Purposes:

• Enhancing and communicating the cultural heritage in its custody • Making more information available to users during the visit

European initiative reference:

n.a.

Info

Italy

Space Needed: Medium

Activity:

The St. Francis Museum Complex, consisting of the Church of St. Francis with an adjoining civic picture gallery, archaeological section, friars' cellars, and exhibition spaces for temporary exhibitions, protects and enhances its heritage through educational activities and cultural events.

Contact

Email: museomontefalco@gmail.com Telephone: 0742379598

Website

Strengths

No wi-fi connection (Bluetooth low energy technology)
Possibility of providing insights and exclusive content
Economical solution
Easy to implement and use solution
Possibility of collecting information on the behaviour of visiting users

Weaknesses

Possible increase in the digital divide in terms of access to technological support
Need for Bluetooth enabled

Digital Solutions

Umbria Culture' App (available for iOS and Android)
iBeacon transmitters

Methodology

Once the app has been developed, beacons can be configured by entering their unique code into the app.

Resources needed and start-up costs

iBeacon transmitters: 10/50 euros each
App programming: 22,000/25,000 euros
App programming with audio guidance: from 50,000 euros

Possible low cost solution

You can develop apps yourself using free apps like GoodBarber. It is not necessary to know how to programme.

Transferable innovative principles and methods

1. Using iBeacon technology to increase engagement

Thanks to iBeacon technology, once the 'Umbria Cultura' app is downloaded, it is possible to access in-depth information and exclusive multimedia content. The six transmitters in the facility allow visitors to use their portable devices as an interactive audio guide, as information appears automatically on the device whenever the user is near the digital devices. The visitor can at any time decide the level of depth of the visit.