Research Article

Content Service Platform for Providing User-Centric Content in Smart Environments

Table 1

Requirements for the content service platform.

Requirement IDDescription

Req1Users should be able to access content easily with no system expertise
Req2In order to support interactions between user mobile devices and digital devices (digital signage, kiosks, etc.), the system must ensure interoperability
Req3The content service platform must be able to provide interactive content without using external hardware (input devices)
Req4The platform must provide content services to the user freely in accordance with the requirements of content providers (third-party service providers)
Req5A user that is receiving content must be able to control the operation of the content through a mobile terminal
Req6Heterogeneous digital devices, such as digital signage, large-format displays, and kiosks, must be able to provide multimedia content, such as information, entertainment, and advertising, without platform constraints
Req7The platform should be able to recommend content based on environmental situation information and user tendencies