IssySpots: first local implementation of augmented reality

Totally free, the IssySpots application allows Issy's residents as well as visitors equipped with an iPhone to easily find their way in the city, thanks to augmented reality. With this technology, insets and juxtapositions of virtual objects and information in a series of pictures are made possible. With IssySpots, the City's main places of interest (public transports, companies, administrations) are displayed in real time on the user's iPhone according to his/her location, allowing a fluid piloting towards the city's main points of interest.

A second version of IssySpots was enhanced with numerous functionalities like display of local news, a search engine and the possibility to share news through Facebook and Twitter. Furthermore, the ease of use was improved and the design optimised for the iPhone 4G. This version also integrates new interesting places on the companies' side (Bull, Bouygues Telecom, KTO) as well as internet access points (terminals, milestones, WiFi hotspot). ■

First augmented reality application developed for the iPhone by a local authority, IssySpots is a real practical guide, with a directory of 500 places of interest (enterprises, administrations, public transports, cultural or sport facilities, schools, nurseries, parks...) in Issy-lesMoulineaux. IssySpots gives particular attention to the city's innovative companies and municipal services. ■