Virtual
representations and associated metadata are exported to the XML driven
Object Relational database along with associated Media Objects
(digital photographs, 3D model, descriptive metadata, etc.). A user
friendly Content Management Application, based on a set of
template managers, allows the museum user to manage all aspect of
the database, including an X-VRML Template Manager used to
create virtual exhibitions by simply reorganising database content.
Key
objectives of the Object Relational Database and Content
Management Application are to provide:
A
database to store cultural objects
An
application to manage the database
XML
connectivity with the ARCO system
Key
functionalities of the Object Relational Database are to
provide:
A
common, shared repository for all kinds of data used in ARCO
Data
consistency
Multi-user
access
Remote
access
Data
security
Backup
and recovery
Extensible
Key
functionalities of the Content Management Application are
to provide:
A
set of application managers that allow the user to easily manage
the database, e.g.
