DropMemory

DropMemory is an iOS app that combines augmented reality (AR) and social networking. Using the app, and the help of AR, the user can leave a message in a real-world environment and save this message to the cloud. Other users can then find the messages that you left, and add their own messages

In addition, this app has a feature that uses object recognition to provide information about the 2019 DVT graduates' mascots

Key Features

DropMemory

Use the app to leave AR messages for other users to find

Recognition

Use the app to find out more information about the DVT graduates' mascots

Getting Started

Using the DropMemory feature

• Finding memories

  • Open the app and select the Messages feature on the bottom tab if not already selected
  • Wait for the app to download the messages
  • Use the phone to search for messages in the environment
  • Messages will appear in white text on a red background

• Leaving memories

  • Open the app and select the Messages feature on the bottom tab if not already selected
  • Look at the location where you want to leave a message and tap on the plus button at the bottom of the screen
  • A popup will appear where a message can be entered
  • Type a message and tap on the Ok button
  • Your message will appear
  • Tap the Save button

Using object recognition

• Open the app and select the Recognition feature on the bottom tab in not already selected
• Use the app and look at a DVT mascot

Technologies used

• App developed in Swift
• ARKit library
• CoreLocation

Credits

This app was built with and uses the following:

• Google Firebase

Authors

• Divine Dube
• Marie Harmsen
• Prateek Kambadkone
• David Minders
• Zaheer Moola

Acknowledgments

• We would like to thank Prateek Kambadkone for providing the hardware that enabled testing of the app
• We would like to thank the DVT UX graduates for the app icon