Mobile Based Livestreaming Television Channel and 3D Architectural Visualization for a Higher Education Institute

Abstract

Learning Buddhism, meditation and Ayurveda has become a latest trend in the education sector creating a greater demand globally. Ven. Bodhagama Chandima Thero recognized this requirement and developed the Nagananda International Buddhist University in Manelwaththa, Sri Lanka, with the intention to offer the most sought-after academic programs in the fields of: Buddhism, Meditation and Ayurveda. According to the University, currently, there is a requirement to teach Buddhist practices globally. Secondly, as the south Asia’s largest institute to teach Buddhism and Ayurveda there is a necessity to make the University and its programs popular both locally and internationally. As a solution for these requirements, a mobile application over a website was analyzed and developed having: an online livestreaming TV channel to spread the Buddhist teaching, Meditation and Ayurveda and, provide information on facilities and academic programs available at the University. Accordingly, at the successful completion of this project two main components were analyzed, developed and implemented namely: livestream TV channel and an interactive 3D architectural visualization application in one mobile application. As a result, the developer firstly, analyzed, developed and implemented a multimedia audio visual studio using latest technology to livestream TV programs to the Youtube after a comprehensive similar system analysis. Secondly, an Android mobile application with Youtube Application Programming Interface was developed to broadcast the above said TV programs along with an interactive 3D architectural visualization application which gives virtual tour around the university and information regarding facilities and academic programs available at the institute. Further, during this project Agile System Development methodology was used. During the System analysis and design stages tools and techniques such as: Object Oriented Analysis and Design, Unified Modeling Language were utilized. Furthermore, 3D model was developed using Autodesk Maya and this was exported to Unity game engine in order to add interactive mobile controls and subsequently, it was exported to Android and integrated to the mobile TV application. Then, both Alpha and Beta testing were performed to test the application. Finally, this report also highlights the problems faced and the suggested future developments.