Review on Real Time Practical Navigator using Augmented Reality

Navigation system basically is a system that aids the user to navigate or move through various places. Navigation systems may be completely embedded on a vehicle, or they may be installed elsewhere and communicate using radio or other form of signals with a vehicle, or they may use a combination of these methods. Also the use of mobile phones has become ubiquitous in today’s world. Integrating both these technologies is no more a new concept. The Global Positioning System (GPS) acts as a key factor to merge them together. It is a satellite-based radio-navigation system that provides geo-location and time information. The advancements in technology have enabled us to use the Augmented Reality concept in the field of navigation and thus make it more reliable and user friendly. Merging the real world information with the virtual objects to show directions to the user helps in creating a real time effect for the user while navigating. In this project the GPS of the device or mobile and also some API’s provided by Google is used to develop a Real Time Practical Navigator using Augmented Reality.