Use case

Hikiyamap

The " Hikiyamap " project, conducted under the supervision of the Architectural Design (Inoue) Laboratory in the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at Akita National College of Technology, effectively utilized the "Sleepless Browser."

"Hikiyamap" is a service that displays the real-time location of hikiyama (traditional festival floats) during the " Tsuchizaki Port Hikiyama Festival " on a web map. This system allows users to accurately track the positions of hikiyama scattered throughout the Tsuchizaki area, making it a valuable resource for festival organizers, residents, and tourists.

Each hikiyama is equipped with an iPhone that sends real-time location data. This data is periodically transmitted via a web page using JavaScript. However, with regular browsers, there is a risk of the screen entering sleep mode, which could interrupt data transmission. This is where the "Sleepless Browser" comes into play. The "Sleepless Browser" prevents the screen from entering sleep mode and includes features that help avoid accidental operations, ensuring that the hikiyama location data is continuously transmitted.
Additionally, when combined with the iPhone’s " Guided Access " feature, it prevents the screen from being locked by the side button or any other apps from being launched, making the iPhone function as a dedicated device for transmitting location data.

By using the "Sleepless Browser," the iPhone can be used as a specialized location data transmission terminal, making it an essential tool for supporting the "Hikiyamap" project.