LightRod

The open source augmented reality server, or POI (Point of Interest) search. In its simplest form, it takes a database of points with latitude/longitude, and a search request at a given latitude/longitude, and returns the points sorted by distance.

Features

Serve scalable POI (Point of Interest) geographic searches
Use your own database, or use the ready built one
5 minute setup to have a Layar augmented reality view
GUI admin panel and spreadsheet import
Includes an open location browser
Flexible table names and fields
Generic SQL requests for advanced search

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License

Affero GNU Public License

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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

BSD, Linux, Windows

Intended Audience

Developers

Programming Language

PHP

Database Environment

MySQL

Related Categories

PHP GIS Software, PHP AR Development Software, PHP Augmented Reality Software

Registered

2010-01-26

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