Augmented Reality (AR) technology enriches tourism experience in 2009
Regensburg Tourism
PROJECT
Description:
The Regensburg Tourism iPhone App provided users with information about Regensburg city, the ability to book hotel rooms, and view current city events.
The App housed a cafe and bar finder and provided users with the ability to view historical sites in Augmented Reality (AR).
The App, commissioned by the Regensburg Tourism Office, offered iPhone users across the world a way to explore the UNESCO World Heritage city by simply touching their iPhone screen.
What we did:
– Creative concepts
– Specification
– Architecture
– Wire-framing
– UX & UI Design
– User Interface
– App development
– App Store deployment
– Web Service development
– Content Management System (CMS)
– API integration
Technology:
– XML
– CakePHP
– Content Management System (CMS)
– Objective C
Features:
– Tap to call or e-mail for booking information or to ask tour or historical site questions
– Facebook and Twitter integration enabled users to their share photos and personal tips
– Photo galleries of sights and city views
– Google Map integration provided users with way finding to points of interest
– Augmented Reality (AR) revealing points of interest
– Hotel Booking
– Cultural calendar
– Guided tour and Museum information
App Demo
Matt Hogan
Founder Konversed Labs