The newly revamped Airport Information Kiosk MMIB has got a virtual 3D make over. DesignerCity's crazy multimedia experts have put together a ground breaking technology platform that interactively presents multimedia rich information from dynamically linking to the central database using a XML enhanced content publishing system. The system works seamlessly with the realtime 3D VR direction walkthrough on the whole Airport's passenger building that even allows backend administration of assigning shops and walk path information to the 3D model on demand.

The system is the end-product of making different latest web technologies working with each other, which include 3D modelling, Shockwave 3D, Flash, XML, dynamic back-end integration, content publishing control, and most importantly, they are all web-based!

The system works in a multi-locations environment driven by a publishing server. Each location will run its own set of location and facility customised version of MMIB that displays various information and 3D orientation view and walk paths, which are linked directly to the central server for content sychronisation. The system runs on Windows based Intel Pentium 4 machine with a fast graphics display sub-system.

Project background

DesignerCity's sought after industry expertise and skills in producing effective interactive application and virtual reality solutions have attracted attention from the Airport Authority Hong Kong - the operator of the Hong Kong International Airport - rated World's Best Airport in 2001, 2002 and 2003. DesignerCity was tasked to deploy a multimedia interactive kiosk solution located in various parts of the airport terminal. The solution involved the creation of a highly interactive application coupled with a comprehensive content publishing system. The kiosk was also highlighted with the introduction of a virtual character guide and a 3D location map system, all conceptualised and produced by DesignerCity.

DesignerCity is an expert in architectural 3D virtual solution with experience stretching back to 1995. Our aim is to provide professional and yet industry unique skill-set in helping the authority to bring functional interactive virtual solution to facilitate real life usage. We believe in order to provide well-designed 3D map solution, apart from the usual 3D interactive programming skill, a strong understanding in architectural behaviour; human interface and human's perception and connection to virtual space must be essential.