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

Location

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