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Lost App
My interactive application is a simple navigation device designed
for a smartphone that directs the user to their desired location by multiple
methods. The first method uses the camera as a live feed displaying in real
time a giant arrow on screen pointing to the direction of the desired
destination. The second method uses pre-installed maps displaying at a bird’s
eye view in real time an arrow representing the user to show the path the user
must undertake in order to reach their destination. The primary special feature
of this application is the “Where am I?” option; The user takes four photos
using the smartphone camera in four opposite directions, preferably in front/behind
and left/right the app then calculates the users whereabouts by using
pre-installed street view maps by recognizing certain patterns in building
structures and landmarks, similar to facial recognition or fingerprint scanning.
All of these methods eliminate the need to have an internet connection or the
use of satellites. The final feature is the “Friend Finder” option. This allows
the user to track down and meet up with any of the users friends that also have
the app and have it activated eliminating the need to explain where they are
and where to meet etc.
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