Merchant Gisze - Interactive Painting

Kaufmann Gisze
Functional Characteristics:
A copy of the painting "Merchant Gisze" by painter Hans Hohlbein the Younger was converted into an interactive exhibit by 32 sensor fields that were placed within the area of the painting. By touching one of the sensor fields a selected audio file is triggered. The playback may either be in German or English.

Technical Specifications:
The analysis of the sensor fields is carried out by the Winkey 2.0 Controller which is hooked up as a keyboard to the PC. Depending on the received keyboard code the PC launches the corresponding audio file that matches the respective area of the painting.

Integrated Electronics:
  • 2 x Winkeys 2.0 Controller
  • Multimedia PC
  • Audio system
Location:
Heinz Nixdorf Forum (HNF), Paderborn