This system was created based on the "Event Space Information Support Project", which has been active since 2002. This project particularly targets those technologies that create and foster communities of attendees and event operators, because we believe the attendees can better enjoy and use the real-world event through connection with proper contents and people. The system delivers rich contents before the event period; attendees' communities can grow using web services. Through that process, the system helps the attendees to communicate with other attendees automatically. Such preparation will activate the event and continue to enhance and expand communities after the event. Interactions on the web support systems are enhanced by onsite support systems. Each attendee can use a simple device to access the web services and onsite services using information kiosks with sensor/display network. The web support system obtains interaction information between attendees and the onsite systems, and vice versa.

Casual Support

We define a casual interface as an intuitive, low-cost, privacy-safe interface. Examples of casual devices are RF-ID tags, ID cards, and remote controllers. We can get ID-independent services such as document-print-outs of interesting presentations or products, cash services or navigation support by using casual interfaces.