The Voices of Oakland uses augmented reality technology to introduce visitors to the historic site, the Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta. Recently, the project-related paper was accepted for presentation at the CHI 2005 conference.
The main features of this project are as follows: Iterative design process – improves contents, interface/ interaction, and technology through an iterative process Wizard of Oz interface – controls user experiences by a “Wizard of Oz” simulation Capture/playback – captures user activities, such as location, head movement, and interactivity, through sensors and tracking devices Usability testing and design evaluation – conducts pilot-study, think-aloud, post-interview, and related events