developing an augmented reality layer for layar
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Presentation given during MobileCamp Brussels on May 8th 2010 about my experiences developing an augmented reality layer for Layar.TRANSCRIPT
Developing an augmented reality layer for Layar
Litrik De Roywww.norio.be
@litrik
Real timedigital informationon top ofthe real world
Layar Reality Browser
http://www.layar.com/
Smartphone + GPS + compass + camera + internet connection
All Android devices and the iPhone 3GS
Layers:• Worldwide: hundreds• Belgium: 4
Steps to create a layer
1.Define your layer2.Develop your layer3.Test your layer4.Publish your layer
1/4 Define your layer
On developer site: http://publishing.layar.com/publishing/layers/
• Title: Fietsknooppunten Vlaanderen• Icon + colors• Description• Country / bounding boxes• URL
2/4 Develop your layer
1 REST API: GetPointsOfInterest http://layar.pbworks.com/GetPointsOfInterest
Input parameters:• lat, lon, accuracy• radius
Response: JSON structure with array of POIs• lat, lon, distance• label, image• action
3/4 Test your layer
API test page
3/4 Test your layer
Mobile device
4/4 Publish your layer
Reviewed by LayarCriteria: http://layar.pbworks.com/The-publication-process
Track your layer
"Analytics" = very very basic
Advanced functions
Layar Intent: open a layar from your own app http://layar.pbworks.com/Layar-Intent
3D http://layar.pbworks.com/3D-objects-in-a-layer
Filters: text, radio buttons, slider http://layar.pbworks.com/Layer-Definition#FilterObjects
Layer signing and authentication http://layar.pbworks.com/User-authentication
Paid layers http://site.layar.com/company/blog/layar-launches-worlds-first-augmented-reality-content-store/
Thank you
Litrik De Roywww.norio.be@litrik
My android apps:
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