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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