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I think it's a gimmic right now...as the sensors (3gs and Android devices) aren't fast enough to make it really use-able. The thing I wonder about is...is ther

by haseman 17y ago

I think it's a gimmic right now...as the sensors (3gs and Android devices) aren't fast enough to make it really use-able. The thing I wonder about is...is there enough movement to convince OEM's to put better sensors in their phones?

jacquesm 17y ago
I've seen a live demo and it just completely blew me away, I had them swear the thing is real and not just a mock up, it was that good. The number of real world applications for this is just about endless. Just a couple: - overlay the location of underground pipelines on the ground above, no more cut pipes & cables - automated guided tours - hunt for real estate, complete with background information - search for the nearest parking spot - revamp the display of navigators like tom tom (overlay on glasses??) and so on.
- haseman 17y ago
  Sure, the potential is great. But none of the things you've mentioned really 'require' the AR component. They could all be done just as well with a good Google Maps interface. This is what I say when I mean it's a 'gimmic'. These are all great ideas, but they could be done just as well (except the last example), and for less money, using existing tech
  - jacquesm 17y ago
    Yes, they could be, but not as well. Layar has some videos out on how this works, go have a look. One of them is a fairly simple application where you hold the phone up against the skyline of the city and it shows you the outlines of properties for sale, you can then zoom in on them and the background information appears. I can't see how a google maps version of that would give you the same interaction.
  - haseman 17y ago
    What Layar makes is neat, but finding rental places, I would argue, is actually better done through a mapping interface. I've seen their videos and it still looks like a toy interface. Nice to play with...but lacking an serious work potential

by haseman 17y ago

jacquesm 17y ago

I've seen a live demo and it just completely blew me away, I had them swear the thing is real and not just a mock up, it was that good. The number of real world applications for this is just about endless. Just a couple: - overlay the location of underground pipelines on the ground above, no more cut pipes & cables - automated guided tours - hunt for real estate, complete with background information - search for the nearest parking spot - revamp the display of navigators like tom tom (overlay on glasses??) and so on.

haseman 17y ago
Sure, the potential is great. But none of the things you've mentioned really 'require' the AR component. They could all be done just as well with a good Google Maps interface. This is what I say when I mean it's a 'gimmic'. These are all great ideas, but they could be done just as well (except the last example), and for less money, using existing tech
- jacquesm 17y ago
  Yes, they could be, but not as well. Layar has some videos out on how this works, go have a look. One of them is a fairly simple application where you hold the phone up against the skyline of the city and it shows you the outlines of properties for sale, you can then zoom in on them and the background information appears. I can't see how a google maps version of that would give you the same interaction.
- haseman 17y ago
  What Layar makes is neat, but finding rental places, I would argue, is actually better done through a mapping interface. I've seen their videos and it still looks like a toy interface. Nice to play with...but lacking an serious work potential