LightRod has released a new version of their open augmented reality server, that makes operating an AR layer, or location-activated website easier than operating a web server.
The new product includes a graphical install, and a ready-made layer of information, which can be edited at a record level using the control panel. Additionally, the package allows a spreadsheet import, so that a list of points of interest can be imported quickly. This brings creating an augmented reality layer for the Layar browser or the owlz browser (which is included in the package) to a much wider audience.
We predict it won’t be long before the majority of websites need to be location-activated, and LightRod’s server aims to meet that need. Every company has a head office, or some information which is location-relevant, and users will quickly determine that by entering a company’s website address into a location browser, they should be given the nearest relevant local information from that company.
The open source LightRod product also includes advanced configuration and code APIs for developers wanting to use it’s proven scalable search engine.
