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by nosignal
5349 days ago
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Geo-grafitti isn't new, but it hasn't taken off either. I like the idea (especially in Melb!), but I agree it's difficult to make seamless. Seems like it could be ubiquitous with the right implementation. Can you make the app push-enabled, so you can be notified when you're close to a lokenote? (Noting I have no idea about push-enablement). It seems like the big difference is you notice "missing cat" posters and/or new cafes as you walk down the street; having to check your app every 5 meters is less useful. Push could help that. I don't think this will really take off until we have full-time AR overlays on our normal vision. Of course, that's just wishful thinking ;) |
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My intuition is that 'Layers/Layars' are a good abstraction for developers.. but I think maybe simple tag / search might be a better way to filter those things I want to be notified about as I walk around?
AR is cool, but I wonder if this coolness actually gets in the way.
Id like to set some interest filters and then walk around and get push notifications on my mobile home screen. Eg: set 'tell me about' = 'clothing discounts', 'art deco buildings', '2nd hand record shops' and 'friends with status Im-up-for-a-coffee'.
I think we need to take that step so that the technology kind of disappears into the background - location isn't there yet.
I dont think it needs a HUD VR helmet to work - just look at how crappy and successful the keyboard is.. so, yeah, simple short text notifications as you walk around would really make this meld into the daily routine.
great idea, thanks. its a bit of work, but doable.