Data-Driven Analysis of Virtual 3D Exploration of a Large Sculpture Collection in Real-World Museum Exhibitions

• DOI: 10.1145/3099618
• Publication Date: 2018-01-29T13:48:05Z
• Authors: Marco Agus; Fabio Marton; Fabio Bettio; Markus Hadwiger; Enrico Gobbetti
• Keywords: Visitor pattern; Interface (matter)

We analyze use of an interactive system for the exploration highly detailed three-dimensional (3D) models a collection protostoric Mediterranean sculptures. In this system, when object interest is selected, its 3D model and associated information are presented at high resolution on large display controlled by touch-enabled horizontal surface suitable distance. The user interface combines object-aware camera controller with point-of-interest selector implemented within scalable implementation based multiresolution structures shared between rendering interaction subsystems. was installed in several temporary permanent exhibitions extensively used tens thousands visitors. provide data-driven analysis usage experience logs gathered during 27-month period four archeological museums total more than 75K sessions. focus discerning main visitor behaviors employing tools deriving measures surfaces clustering knowledge discovery from high-dimensional data. results highlight trends behavior These useful insights design interfaces future digital installations.