Initial Project Intentions
Virtual Media Galleries
The aim of this project was to get Augmented Reality into the hands of regular, everyday people. New York City as a starting location to release the platform and then expansion on a global scale. The augmented world is best utilied if a single trigger can bring all relevant information to the mobile user. This trigger also known as a glyph would recieve media content from the public, soley generated from public intrigue. The experience would hinge on the availability of many glyphs located in various places and sizes. With a widespread availability in a region such as NYC we hoped to bring Augmented Reality(AR) to the forefront of everyday life.
Design of Mobile/Server Data Structure
The server/mobile communication had to be constructed in such a way as to prevent the pile up of information on mobile data capabilities. To prevent this from happening loading of data was triggered only when a specific gps location and a specific glyph were in agreement for a given mobile user. Recognizing of glyph and confirmation of location done on mobile side.
