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Digital Compass (Magnetometer) Confirmed in Next iPhone?
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Having the compass+the tilt sensor would help the GPS.
This is the principe of Inertial Navigation System (INS) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inertial_navigation_system).
The idea is that if you get a GPS localization, and stop receiving during a more or less long period of time (depending on the accuracy of the motion sensor) you'll still be able to estimate your localization.
It is very nice for people getting localization from WIFI for example, they could get an estimation of their localization even after disconnecting...
Though I can see this helping the GPS to get geolocalization even after getting inside building and things like that.
What you suggested before could also be nice and fun though ^_^
It would be used by 3rd part developpers to make funny stuff for sure
This is the principe of Inertial Navigation System (INS) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inertial_navigation_system).
The idea is that if you get a GPS localization, and stop receiving during a more or less long period of time (depending on the accuracy of the motion sensor) you'll still be able to estimate your localization.
It is very nice for people getting localization from WIFI for example, they could get an estimation of their localization even after disconnecting...
Though I can see this helping the GPS to get geolocalization even after getting inside building and things like that.
What you suggested before could also be nice and fun though ^_^
It would be used by 3rd part developpers to make funny stuff for sure
Without reading most of the posts in this thread yet, I ask, wasn't this already demonstrated on an iPhone commercial? I vaguely remember something about seeing an iPhone used as a compass on a commercial.
You should have read the other posts
So I was wondering... Is the star application example really realistic? Don't you need a far better camera to be able to see any stars at all with it?
I wonder if you scroll up in that screenshot, do you think there's a "Log Location" feature here too?
It was rumoured - your phone kicking out a gps track that links up with iPhoto and geotags all your photos. This would be great.
Anyone know?
EDIT: sorry, just checked BoyGenius and yeah, it's there. Wonder if it does what I hope it does.
It was rumoured - your phone kicking out a gps track that links up with iPhoto and geotags all your photos. This would be great.
Anyone know?
EDIT: sorry, just checked BoyGenius and yeah, it's there. Wonder if it does what I hope it does.
You should have read the other posts
So I was wondering... Is the star application example really realistic? Don't you need a far better camera to be able to see any stars at all with it?
No Hazkan, the camera doesn't come into it.. the screen shows you the stars so you can name them when you look around the sky holding the iPhone in front of you.
If this story is true, I'm very excited to update my Pocket Universe astronomy application!
The novel "Rainbow's End" by Vernor Vinge explores the idea of a gadget that overlays information on reality.
e.g. The kids go to school, and in reality it's just plain buildings, but through their visors they see nice buildings with their lessons scrolling on the walls.
How long before there is a visor accessory for the iPhone?
e.g. The kids go to school, and in reality it's just plain buildings, but through their visors they see nice buildings with their lessons scrolling on the walls.
How long before there is a visor accessory for the iPhone?
so glad I didn't follow the crowd and buy the 3G iphone...now my 2 years is up and I'm ready to upgrade
anyone think that this new iphone will at least have 4G capabilities? even if 4G is down the road a little?
No way. Camera/Video and this compass thing will be the selling points. 4G is too far off. Apple wouldn't put it in unless the network was substantial.
Yeah...I'm behind the times because I haven't memorized some obscure feature of an OS that has maybe a half a percent market share at best?
I don't really have the time to keep up with the advances of every phone operating system out there. Honestly I waste enough time on this blog already and I hardly post. All I really care about is iPhone OS 3.0. Android? Not important. The G1 was a joke and a half. I know of only two people who own one and that is ONLY because they work at T-Mobile and honestly they don't really care for it. However, it is probably the best phone on T-Mobile aside from the JB iPhones.
We only know how to make reliable software up to a certain size. Past that size, more features = more unreliable.
The novel "Rainbow's End" by Vernor Vinge explores the idea of a gadget that overlays information on reality.
e.g. The kids go to school, and in reality it's just plain buildings, but through their visors they see nice buildings with their lessons scrolling on the walls.
How long before there is a visor accessory for the iPhone?
There already is a visor
I hacked my application to display to the external video port, and connected up some video goggles for watching movies on the iPod.
I then attached the iPhone (well held it) to my head, so when I looked up and down, the view moved too. Now I will be able to make it work side to side as well (if there really is a compass coming). Hurrah for virtual reality!
As long as you don't mind looking like an idiot, the goggles are very cool!
Apple does come out, every so often, with cutting edge, I hope it's just that and more, cutting edge, useful , pro app minded, not all cute, bubble iLife, although in andor itself is matched by none. LOL
Well like another just said, this is the future. We are finally going to get stuff like mapping, objects, persons, and in time, even who in the crowd, likes you or is a threat. Sci fi stuff. Only, my sister was in the air force for 8 years. Worked in Nevada fir several. Anyway, she says the govt is at least 5 years ahead if what we get so we're finally getting some if the cool stuff.
Yeah but still, the problem is, cell towers. Once we move from a to satilite, then we will really be stylin'. LOL
I want to play Capture the Flag with my new iPhone labeling landmarks and guards on the playing field o and of course - where the flag is
Well that's a really good idea. I bet some would buy the iPhone just for that feature. Really. Capture the flag, friend, iPhone would be sweet. Just hope it's more accurate