Smart Heritage Preservation: Design and Implementation of an Internet of Things (IoT)-Enabled Image Information Management System for Yuan Dynasty Taoist Murals in Shanxi

Abstract

This study facilitates the development of an Internet of Things-based picture information management system for the preservation of cultural assets. Through an analysis of Taoist murals from Shanxi's Yuan Dynasty, this initiative seeks to improve cultural relics' monitoring, accessibility, and preservation. Data gathering, picture preprocessing, PIM architecture, IoT system design, and secondary data analysis are all included in the methodology. Drones and digital cameras provide high-resolution Taoist painting data, which is preprocessed to enhance detail and minimize noise. The Internet of Things system includes cloud-based picture database producers, environmental sensor networks, and climate control actuators. Using secondary data from government documents, websites, museums, and research increases the depth and accuracy of the study. Hard data supports the potential benefits of an Internet of Things-enabled picture information management system for cultural artifact preservation. Real-time monitoring and proactive conservation against peeling, fading, and cracking. The study shows how centralizing photo management in the PIM design improves accessibility for scholars and the general public. Some of the implications for practice include more public participation with cultural assets, proactive conservation, and better scholarly research. Future studies may examine the development of IoT-based preservation systems and the conservation of socio-cultural heritage.