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One of the distinctive Expo Info kiosks.
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An Expo Info terminal, complete with built-in speakers and 14-inch (36 cm) touchscreen.
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The event’s official mascot, Expo Oz, encouraged users not to be afraid of the touchscreen technology.
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The main index screen let visitors access information about all of Expo 88’s attractions, events and facilities.
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Japanese version of the main index screen.
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This glamorous lady encouraged users to explore Expo’s many events.
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Users could easily see what events were on each day.
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Browsing events by location.
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Browsing events by type.
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You could browse events several months ahead.
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As well as music concerts, visitors could watch sports, dance performances and a variety of cultural events.
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Regular parades delighted Expo visitors.
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Feeling hungry?
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Browsing the food options in the area around the info booth.
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‘Expo wonders’ showcased some of the biggest attractions of the site.
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The ‘Expo wonders’ screen in Japanese.
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A description of one of Expo’s wonders, the Epiphyte Forest.
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Japanese description of the Epiphyte Forest.
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The amusement park was a big drawcard for many Expo 88 visitors.
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With a built-in videodisc player, Expo Info included short clips of several amusement park rides.
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The touchscreen terminals helped visitors locate essential facilities such as toilets, public phones and first aid.
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Japanese version of the visitor services page.
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The system let visitors find out more about the state hosting Expo 88.
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The system let visitors find out more about the state hosting Expo 88.
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The iconic ‘Slip, slop slap’ seagull encouraged users to protect themselves against the Queensland sun.
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Users could browse the list of pavilions showcasing countries, states and territories, private companies and other groups.
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Browsing country pavilions. Where do you want to go today?
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Exploring information about the Canada pavilion.
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Canada pavilion info in Japanese.
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Help screen explaining how Expo Info’s maps worked.
