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Camera

A dedicated device for capturing images of people and the surroundings

Computer

A personal laptop or desktop computer, now typically connected to the Internet

Computer software

The visitor can download, install and use computer software

Digitisation

The visitor can use digitisation equipment and software to turn physical resources into digital resources

Entertainment

The visitor enjoys being amused, intrigued and surprised by experts and standing back to witness a great show

Health tracker

A wearable computer that monitors bodily functions, such as heart rate, and passes on the data to services that process it to give feedback or trigger alerts when appropriate

Increase visitor numbers

Irrelevant

Your interpretation tells me what to think, and reinforces negative stereotypes. Your museum is not for me

Mixed reality

The visitor can use augmented reality (AR) apps, or virtual reality (VR) headsets

Mobile apps

The visitor can find, install and use mobile apps

No fixed abode

Without a fixed address I can't register for museum membership. I don't have my own Internet connection, so I can't say when I'll have access to digital services

Outreach activity

Personal relevance

The visitor is attracted by a personal connection that they share with the museum

Smart phone

A telephone that is connected to the Internet and GPS, and supports a range of apps that vastly extend its functionality. Importantly, it allows the users to create and share digital content

Smart watch

A computer worn on the wrist that provides a simple alternative to the functionality of a smartphone, giving access to mobile apps, information from the Web, and alerts

Social media networks

The visitor can use social media networks to contact friends, family and acquaintances, promote their likes and dislikes, and form an understanding of their community

Tablet

A portable computer with a touchscreen. More cumbersome than a smartphone, but offering a larger display that can possibly be shared by multiple users

Websites

The visitor can find and use websites