Augmented reality for LibraryThing Local
See more screenshots. Yes, that's Portland new The Green Hand Bookshop!
Layar turns your mobile device into an "augmented reality" window on the world. In our case, the app. shows you dots for local bookstores and libraries, so you can head in the right direction, as well as information about it.
Visit Apple's app store or the Android market to get it. Unfortunately, because it relies on the "compass," you'll need an iPhone 3GS (the new ones) or Android phone.
I'm somewhat skeptical of the augmented reality idea, at least until we have heads-up displays inside our eyeglasses. It doesn't help that Mike's Android phone has a misaligned compass. But Layar has map and list functions that are extremely useful. Travelers will be particularly impressed by the ability to land somewhere, and instantly know where the local bookstores are.
We have our own "Local Books" application coming out soon. We think it's going to be a big hit. Until then—and for the added kick of augmented reality—this is some pretty cool stuff.
Come let us know what you think.
Labels: augmented reality, layar, librarything local
posted by Tim at 11:38 AM
4 Comments:
There's an extra comma at the start of the second paragraph. Just thought I'd point out while I still have some semblance of control over my inerna-stickler.
Cool - would be awesome if you could do this with physical locations mentioned in actual books
I think this is very cool (even without the eyeglasses). Being able to locate bookstores like this is exactly what local indie shops need.
Thanks Mike!
Any chance of considering making this available for the Palm Pre ?
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