Sekai Camera iPhone app
Tokyo-based mobile application provider Tonchidot created a new application called ‘Sekai Camera’ which utilizes the iPhone’s camera and GPS functions. They have developed a revolutionary way of integrating the internet into our lives. The key idea is to use the iPhone as a mobile information terminal by linking locations, visual input, and data together. To give you an example of how it works, consider this scenario: you are sightseeing around London and you are looking around with your iPhone camera. You see a statue, but are unsure of its history. When pointing the camera at it, tags pop up on the iPhone display, giving you options. In this case, you want the wikipedia article on it, so you tap on an icon and its history is displayed. Sekai collects the GPS location (geotag) and the visual input, and rapidly searches through its database of information. The output is whatever the users make it- the more informaiton that is added on, the more possibilities arise. Perhaps you want to see the menu at a local cafe. You point the camera at the shop and at the push of a button, you can see a menu. Or maybe you want reviews of a movie. You point the camera at a movie poster and can listen to user reviews that other Sekai users have uploaded in that same exact geographical spot. The possibilities are endless, and will give a whole new meaning to tourism, everyday living, and instant information on the go. And as a user, you can add your own reviews, information, or pictures so other users will benefit. Sekai has the potential to create a massive social community, enriching the world with relevant geographical information at their fingertips. No word on technology, pricing, or availability, but expect to see the Sekai Camera app very soon. Check out the in-depth video above. [Via TechCrunch]
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