Solution

The Mobile Touring System (MTS) is based on the latest telephony and wireless technologies. Spatial Adventures hosts all of the equipment, software, and technology necessary to support the cell phone audio tour service. 
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SpatialWaveTM Application
     - Simple audio application for visitors to enjoy tour content
     - User management and reporting
     - Standard reports for sites
     - Complete billing system
     - Content management
     - Future enhancements to content (text, image, video, and interactive data)
       and to technology (Global Positioning system [GPS] for content delivery)

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MTS Hosting Center
     - Reliable, high capacity hosting facility
     - 24/7 support
     - Includes telephone termination, billing, and content management systems

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Visitor Cell Phone
   - MTS supports all domestic cell phones and all domestic cell phone carriers
     - Uses standard telephone technology and keypad entries
     - User can enjoy audio tour through speaker, headphones and  speakerphone.
       Moreover, the speakerphone feature enables multiple individuals to participate
       in the audio tour using 1 cell phone
     - For description of the visitor experience click on: A Visitor's Tour

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Audio STOPs
    - Audio STOPs contain audio content associated with specific locations in the park
     - Audio STOPs are typically 1.5 to 2 minutes long with a compelling combination
       of narration, expert testimonials, music, and sound effects
     - Audio STOPs are accessed in any order desired by the visitor by simply using the
       cell phone
       keypad to enter the STOP number found on the Park brochure or Park signage
       (optional)

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Cell Phone Network
     - The MTS service is compatible with all domestic cell phone network operators

       Note: Normal airtime and roaming charges are not included in the fee for the cell
       phone tour.  However, additional airtime charges are not common as most wireless
       plans have unlimited weekends and a large number of pre-paid minutes

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Audio STOP Database
   - Audio STOPs organized by TRACK and STOP number
     - Supports multiple TRACKS to facilitate tuning of content to the needs and
       preferences of your visitors.  For example:
           - Language TRACKS: Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese,...
           - Visually impaired TRACK
           - Children's TRACK
           - Special exhibit TRACKs
           {Note: Content may be shared across multiple TRACKs}

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Park
     - Park provides content which is re-purposed into the cell phone audio tour
     - Park receives periodic reports detailing the traffic statistics for the audio tour
       including total traffic over the period, daily traffic figures, usage by TRACK
       and by STOP, average touring time usage, and so forth

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Billing
      - Fully secure credit card transactions conducted over the cell phone
     - Spatial Adventures accepts VISA and Mastercard credit cards
     - Revenue share provided to Park on a monthly basis

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