Pointing

GeoVector’s directionally refined, pointing search method is a dynamic step forward in ease of use and greatly improves user access to a wide variety of location aware applications and augmented reality.

GeoVector uses the knowledge of a phone’s position (through GPS) and direction (using an electronic heading sensor or internal compass) to allow users to point their phones at objects they are interested in to gain information about them.

When the user points the phone, GeoVector’s application uses the vector information (determined by knowing the position of the phone and the direction in which is it being pointed) to identify the targeted object or objects in a geographical database. The immediate object database is brought down and stored in internal memory and is updated as needed: interfacing with GeoVector and partner remote servers over the IP network.

Once the user reviews the immediate data relating to the object they can quickly branch to richer content and supporting applications on the web as desired.

Pointing is a unique user driven access method for retrieving just the information requested.

Point the device in order to:

Place a phone call
Find out when the museum opens
Identify a mountain range
Find an ATM on the way home
Return to your hotel
See a virtual tour of a home for sale
Leave or retrieve post-it messages
Ask for a coupon; make a purchase
See a movie trailer; download a song
Find a safe direction
Locate an enemy or clue in game
Automatically label a picture
See a historic spot as it was 200 years ago