Thread: [Maemo 5] [request] Digital Compass
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festivalnut is offline festivalnut
2010-06-14 , 20:01
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#8
Originally Posted by ysss View Post
Er..

Digital compass on smartphones are mainly used for augmented reality (AR) apps where you overlay information/graphic elements over a live video feed from its camera. These kind of apps are practically not possible without a digital compass.

Using them just to tell where north is... is kinda... under-utilizing its true potential
non digital solution for augmented reality:

carry a bunch of semi-transparent stickers with arrows, exclamation marks and other iconography as required. stick to real life objects you feel should be augmented.
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