Chapter 7
A Basic Navigational App Using Augmented Reality, the GPS, and Maps
In Chapter 6, we designed a simple AR app that would display sensor data over a camera preview and display a location on a map if the device was held parallel to the ground. In this chapter, we will extend this app so that it can be used for basic navigational purposes.
The New App
The extended version of the app will have the following features:
- When held nonparallel to the ground, the app will display a camera preview with various data overlayed onto it.
- When held parallel to the ground, a map will be launched. The user can locate the desired location on the map and enable the Tap To Set mode. Once the mode is enabled, the user can tap the desired location. ...
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