SingapointDW4-03
Soo Wei Li(Facilitator)
Mah Xue Er Jarno Lappalainen
Cheong Kakit
Singapoint Singapoint uses Global Positioning System (GPS) and an internal compass in a
cell phone to allow users to point their phones at objects they are interested in to gain information about them.
What it should help with: Singapoint will help to create links between heritage sites and online
resources and services Users will be have access to information on physical locations immediately
Why it is important: Aids users to learn about Singapore’s cultural heritage Foster stronger interracial ties among locals
Impact: This system can potentially replace many traditional mediums for sharing
cultural information, replacing guidebooks, tour guides, maps etc. Future developments: Only can learn about the past. Can also share
information with tourists about future developments e.g. IR, attract them to come back again
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Problem statement: People
PeopleTouristsStudents
Why? According to our observationsPriority for users is to take
photographs at heritage sites
Survey results show that users think the information provided at sites is too lengthy
Prefer small doses of information
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Survey Results■■■■■
Problem statement: Activity
To use Singapoint, users need to activate a mobile phone application
When the user points the phone, the application uses the vector information to identify the targeted object or objects in a geographical database
Navigate on screen to access a plethora of information and photographs or upload pictures
Pointing is a unique user-driven access method for retrieving the information requested
Video: YouTube: Mobile Augmented Reality
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Problem statement: Context
Provide users with a convenient way to obtain information that is both fun and educational
They prefer to access information as quickly as possible, hence real-time technology chosen
Alternative to lengthy and wordy guidebooks, a one-stop service which is centered around the user
User-driven, human-centered interface
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Problem Statement: Technology
MARA (Mobile Augmented Reality Application)
Possible to determine exactly what scene is viewed by camera if absolute location and orientation of a camera and properties of lens are known
Uses accelerometers in all three axes to determine orientation, a tilt compensated compass for heading, and GPS for positioning.
Since these sensors give the (approximate) location and orientation, it is possible to annotate the viewfinder screen with information about real world objects, once the device is focusing on those objects.
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User Experience
Point cell phone in order to:Locate heritage sites easily by highlighting them
on screen with Virtual signs.Virtual images of
heritage sites can be hyperlinked to resources such as archive photos and future developments.
Automatic labeling of photos for easy reference.
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Sultan Mosque
Archive images
History
User Experience
Allow users to view future developments of locations.
Leave or retrieve “post-it” messages as a form of feedback and interaction.
Upload and share unique photos on the spot immediately.
Marina Bay Sands
Archive images
History
Future developments
Mobile Upload
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Strengths and Criticism of Solution
Strengths Intuitive interface is easy to use Application can easily be used while being on the move Gives comprehensive overview of the heritage site by linking past to
present and future Provides various interactive elements to the user. For example:
Mobile Uploads: “Take your family on vacation with you virtually” Post-its: Interact with other users and contribute to the service
Weaknesses To what extent do technological barriers to use disadvantage people?
Especially those whoa) are not equipped with sufficiently advanced mobile phone.
b) are not tech-savvy enough to use or enable such technology. Spreading information about the application is difficult especially in the
case of tourists who don’t have regular contact with Singapore What would be the best way to market this technology to casual users?
Your feedback and ideas are most welcome!
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Figure 1: Sultan Mosque at night
Figure 3: Sultan Mosque in 1948 and present day
Figure 2: Sultan Mosque drawing
Sultan Mosque Images
Figure 1: Marina Bay Sands from same spot
Figure 2: Artistic impression of Marina Bay Sands
Future Developments
Figure 3: Future developments near Clarke Quay
Upload and Share Photos on-the-go
Figure 1: Users can upload memorable images. Figure 3: Users can upload creative photos.
Figure 2: Users can upload montages.
Figure 4: Users can share edited photos.
List of Figures and Reference Material Slide 3
Photographer in stairs: Jarno Lappalainen
Male photographer: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1133870/Gotcha-Burglar-caught-photography-student-snaps-chavvy-tracksuit-disappearing-neighbours-fence.html
Female photographer: http://kimikoh.blogspot.com/2008_08_01_archive.html
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Stack of Lonely Planets: Jarno Lappalainen
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Sultan Mosque: http://sparklette.net/heritage/kampong-glam/
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Marina Bay: http://www.kwaninternational.com/CKwanMediaGlobalGaming.htm
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Sultan Mosque at night [1]: http://www.pbase.com/judhi/image/68164259
Sultan Mosque at night [2]: http://travelerfolio.com/singapore-changi-airport-southern-ridges-henderson-waves-attractions/
Sultan Mosque Drawing: http://www.picassomio.com/medium/drawing.html?subjects=48&colors=73
Sultan Mosque in 1948 and present day: http://victorkoo.blogspot.com/2009/06/second-shot-masjid-sultan-sultan-mosque.html
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Location map: http://www.streetdirectory.com
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Marina Bay sands: http://www.elementemag.com/index.php/news/21/63/GAMBLING-IN-THE-SAND/d,item_detail
Artistic impression of Marina Bay sands: http://www1.aedas.com/Asia/TheMarinaBaySands
Future developments: http://propertyhighlights.blogspot.com/2007/09/soho-central.html
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Caricature: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1318/3336689507_6e1ef103f3.jpg
Montage: http://media.photobucket.com/image/photo%20montage%20singapore/michelbep/450px-Singapore_montage.png
Ministry of Manpower: http://flickr.com/photos/34228782@N00/96251774
Sharing Edited Photos: http://www.ketnapatel.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/private_rojak_korner.jpg$
Reference material
http://www.hpl.hp.com/news/2001/jul-sept/websign.html
http://www.geovector.com/technology/
http://www.technologyreview.com/business/17807/page1/
http://research.nokia.com/research/projects/mara/index.html