Further prototypes:
1. Tour in a box:
This is an idea for an interactive box that is used to collect information that is needed to lead someone on a tour. A map, sound recorder, drawing tool and artifact pocket are included. The box can be easily transported. Once all the information is collected the box can be passed on (via mail or in person) to another user, who can go on the same tour, alter it or make an entirely different tour of their own. They can then pass the box on again. With each passing the box will change and be a completely different interpretation of the tour before it.
The basic idea can be changed slightly and used by real estate agents or recent home owners that want to share the essence of their neighborhoods with others. In this case the box would not move among a network of users.
Here is a wiki that has a sample tour of Brooklyn. The box can exist without the wiki, but I think it will help to identify a network of people that want to participate.
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2. Tourcard:
This is the same idea as the box, but it is specifically built for a bike. Resting on the handlebars it can be easily updated and looked at. Once it is finished it can be mailed the same way the box can.
3. Tourvest:
This vest functions the same way as the box, but it adds another personal factor because it is worn. Once the person is done with it they pass it on to another user who will use it to lead them on the tour the previous user did and/or create a new tour.
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