Digitally Augmented Collectibles 

Matthias Lampe (1), Christian Metzger (2), Elgar Fleisch (2), Oliver Zweifel 
(1) 

(1) Institute for Pervasive Computing ETH Zurich, Switzerland 
lampe@inf.ethz.ch, zweifelo@student.ethz.ch 

(2) Information Management ETH Zurich, Switzerland {cmetzger, 
efleisch}@ethz.ch 

ABSTRACT The Digitally Augmented Collectibles system extends the 
functionality of collector's items beyond simple exhibition and incorporates 
unobtrusively into a user's environment. It offers a simple interface to 
access item-specific information and establishes an emotional bond by playing 
item-related multimedia. The system identifies items through RFID and senses 
different combinations of collectibles. Digitally Augmented Collectibles is 
not limited to home-user applications but suggests potential to serve as a 
marketing tool.