Category Archives: Steal This AR Idea!

AR Business Card Request

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Tom Carpenter

James Alliban posted his augmented reality business card video on his blog.  This isn’t a new idea (I believe Ori’s the first person I’ve heard mention one, but he might know if anyone had done it earlier than that), but … Continue reading →

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Steal This Idea – Amusement Park Helper

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Tom Carpenter

Earlier this week, I spent my day diving 310 feet at 93 miles per hour inclined at 82 degrees, virtually a high speed game of chicken with the ground. Really. Well, it really wasn’t a game of chicken.  I was … Continue reading →

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Steal This Idea – Save the World

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Tom Carpenter

Now that not one, but two AR browsers are out: Layar (first scooped by Games Alfresco/Augmented Times) and Nokia’s “Point and Find“; its time to get cracking.  AR geospatial layers are a great way for non-profits and NGOs to help … Continue reading →

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Steal This Idea – AR Billboards

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Tom Carpenter

If you’re walking around a major metropolitan area and you see this sign are you going to be intrigued enough to download the free app and see what it is?                   I … Continue reading →

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Steal This Idea – Piano Teacher

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Tom Carpenter

Learning the piano takes years of practice and dedication.  But the benefits are huge.  Learning an instrument can pay dividends for a child’s spatial and math skills.  Augmented reality could help reduce the cost and improve the student’s involvement in … Continue reading →

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Steal This Idea – Fan Movies

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Tom Carpenter

Most people have never seen a fan movie, nor had they ever considered that armies of rabid fans would spend their time and hard earned money to make a film as homage. But they do.  Some use games like World … Continue reading →

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Steal This Idea – The Marble Run

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Tom Carpenter

If you’ve ever bought a marble run, rollercoaster or any other type of plastic track that requires hours of set up and falls to pieces at the wrong touch, then you’ll appreciate this idea.  Last week, my wife and kids … Continue reading →

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Steal This Idea!

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Tom Carpenter

It’s official.  I can’t get excited about AR marketing campaigns or AR products that don’t do anything.  I need an invisible creature on my desk that I can only see on my iPhone as much as I need a set … Continue reading →

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More Education Ideas

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Tom Carpenter

I had a few more iPhone AR apps I thought would be fun for my kids (and any other) and sneak in some learing at the same time.  1) The Great Habitat Hunter – kids go outside to find either … Continue reading →

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Ori Inbar’s AR Presentation

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Tom Carpenter

When I first started this blog a month ago, I was apprehensive if there would be enough material to write about in regards to augmented reality.  I thought I might be able to squeeze out a post twice a week, … Continue reading →

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