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Better accuracy on both, exterior and interior places

Miguel Cid
suggested this on January 21, 2011 12:50

I have read in the layar google groups somes developpers asking for this feature and i am interested too. Is there any way to improve this accuracy and implement to the layar application?

Thanks,

Miguel Cid

 

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Thomas W

Oh, I'm a pain in the neck, I know. I just saw a real neat implementation using QR code + Compass + Accelerometers for indoor positioning. The demo looks pretty tight http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTZFRDBdQck&NR=1

March 25, 2011 05:41
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Thomas W

I just stumbled on this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRcSFXvoPkU that illustrates this idea using a platform called junaio

March 24, 2011 22:30
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Thomas W

Hi,

Geolocation override using QR Codes.

I'm not sure this method is supported. It looks like a hack and the developer reports it will require resetting 25% of the time (very high): http://blog.neonascent.net/archives/improving-positioning-in-layar-...

Maybe its a question of improving the support so that the QR code can be read from inside layar. That is, when the layar camera view detects a specifically formatted QR code, it updates the user's location. This would be specially useful for indoor applications like Museums. 

In my mind, this would be one of the tools available to the layer developers, that they would be able to activate. The QR code would basically contain information on the layer and the coordinates.

How does that sound? Make any sense?

March 24, 2011 22:13
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Joanan Hernandez

Ok,

 

So, when indoors, I'll use Skyhook.

 

Thanks,

Joanan

February 03, 2011 13:56
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Miguel Cid

Hi Maurice,

Thanks for your answer.

January 28, 2011 11:17
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maurice groenhart
Layar Partner Network

Hi Joanan and Miguel,

Currently we are using Skyhook to get a better position in- and outdoors. Here you can find how it works.

We're continuously looking for new solutions to improve positioning and we're looking into several options. Once we've found the right solution which can fulfill our and your needs we'll let our community know.

Regards,

Maurice

January 27, 2011 14:00
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Joanan Hernandez

Yes, I submitted the idea to use qubulus (qubulus.com). However, whatever works!

January 26, 2011 02:18