Sunday, October 24, 2010
Augmented Realty Eyeglasses: I AM geeky enough to make this fashion statement!
THE AR WALKER, from NTT DoCoMo
Of course, the fashionable get-up is in the prototype stage, so you won't be able be seen in public with the newest type of shades anytime soon. For more information, see the video below:
AR WALKER
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Cross-posted on the Interactive Multimedia Technology blog.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Layar for Android, an Augmented Reality Browser for Android: 3D version coming in November 2009
"Eventually, the physical and the virtual worlds will become one"
The power of location-based services is harnessed by Layar, working on mobile phones that have a compass, GPS, and a camera. The first version of Layer targets mobile devices with the Android operating system.
Layar, world's first mobile augmented reality browser:
TechCrunch Video: Layar: Augmented Reality Browser for Android
How it works:
In November, Layar Reality Browser will add 3D functionality to its augmented reality platform for Android:
"With 3D, developers can tag real-life objects with 3D text, place 3D objects in real-world space, and create multi-sensory experiences. The addition of 3D enables Layar developers to create more realistic and immersive augmented reality experiences for mobile devices"
Layar3D Augmented Reality Engine Trial: Arcade Game
Layar 3D Augmented Reality Engine Trial: Venue Tagging
How Layar 3D Works
" Layar 3D makes use of OpenGL, the accelerometer, the GPS and the compass of the phone. Developers can place 3D objects in their content layers based on coordinates. Objects can be optimized in size and orientation to create an immersive and realistic experience. The 3D capabilities support live downloading and rendering of 3D objects. Actions such as “open link” or “play music” can be assigned to 3D objects."
I love this concept!
For your convenience, I've provided links from the Layar website:
View all 116 layers that are now live all over the world on Layar 2.1
last update September 25th 2009
- Real estate (17 layers)
- Health care (4)
- Transportation (14)
- Tourism: Places to stay (4)
- Tourism: Tours / Guides (12)
- Eating & Drinking (10)
- Leisure and entertainment (19)
- Games
- Weather (1)
- Retail (12)
- Governmental (2)
- Universities / Schools (5)
- Local search & Directory service (4)
- Social networks & communities (11)
- Other (1)
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Mozilla Lab's Concept Series- collaborative particpation to design nextgen browser interaction...
Mozilla's Concept Series: A call for collaborative participation. Demos look like they'd work well on a touch-screen..
(Link to my post on the Interactive Multimedia Technology blog.)
