Bikesharing Tool for Layar Reality Browser
Free Tool for Android devices and iPhone 3GS, 4
Capital Bikeshare station data is available for Layar Reality Browser. With a compatible smart phone, users can find the location of nearby Capital Bikeshare stations and get information about bike and dock availability.
Layar uses a combination of the phone’s camera, compass and GPS data to identify the user’s location, retrieve useful data about the user’s surroundings, and overlay that information over the camera view. The technology is called "Augmented Reality." Users can also view station locations in list or map views.
This free tool is currently available for iPhones (3GS and newer) and Android mobile devices. Phones must have an internet connection, camera, GPS and compass to be able to use Layar. Download Layar at www.layar.com and then search for “Arlington” to find the BikeArlington Capital Bikeshare data layer.
There are also data layers for ART bus stop locations and WalkArlington Walkabout points of interest. All can be found on the Layar site by searching for "Arlington."