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Project: Using A Chart Interactive

Client: HB Source

(shown without final outer cladding)

Description

IBEX was commissioned by HB Source to design the electronic control system for a new interactive map reading exhibit.

The exhibit is based around 3 plastic 'charts' which are laid into a large recess on the top of the exhibit.  The recess is actually the opening of a large 42" infra red matrix touchscreen, supplied by IBEX.  Further optical sensors detect which chart is placed in the touchsceen.  The entire exhibit is controlled by a customised IBEX sound store, which also provides the exhibits audio playback

Once the user presses a virtual 'start' button on the chart the interactive begins.  The user follows audio prompts, tracing a path across the chart.  The touchscreen provides full positional feedback, allowing the game to follow the users progress and correct them should they go wrong.

The interactive also includes a secret light box, hidden under a reflective glass panel inside the touch screen.  When a user successfully completes the last game the light box is illuminated to show a model of the map underneath.

Specifications

Supply large format infra red matrix touchscreen. 

Supply Sonix MP3 sound store to provide audio playback

Interface to the touchscreen and provide real time X, Y tracking of the users progress through the game.

Custom programme the Sonix MP3 to provide full computerised control of the exhibit, with 3 interactive games to the specifications of HB Source.