Mobile augmented reality on web-based for the tourism using HTML5

This research presents the development of the augmented reality (AR) for the tourism in Lopburi ancient city. The main objective is to inform the attraction place's data to the tourist. The interaction with the tourist and the environment is possible in the real time. There are many AR platforms which can be used for the various functions. Each of AR platforms requires specific application. The users need to install the AR application before using. It is not suitable for tourists. The HTML5 application development is allowed in a cross-platform manner. The advantage of HTML5 is that the users can access the application immediately without installation application required. This research uses HTML5 and JavaScript to develop the augmented reality into web-based for support of mobile devices. The attraction place's data will be displayed on the mobile web browser. It is the same as browsing the internet. There are 6 points of interests in this work. The result shows that the augmented reality technology can be used in tourism effectively.