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Augmented City

Overlaying assistive and contextual real-time information such as descriptive text, interactive videos, targeted offers and event information on top of mobile device digital screens. The Augmented City leverages user’s geospatial information and mobile video recognition capabilities to deliver optimal user experience.

Key Benefits

Increased Comfort and Satisfaction

Tourists, business visitors and residents are able to access information at the their own convenience by using their personal devices.

Targeted Guidance

Augmented City allows official government entities to feed tailored content for users and promote different attractions and visits in their proximity.

Diversified Revenue Generation

Commercial entities can leverage the service as a marketing tool to advertise products and points of interests in users’ proximity.

User Journey

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A traveler steps out of his hotel, looking for something interesting to do in Doha
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Potential Service Features

  • Location-based Gamification
  • Targeted Offers and Coupons
  • Premium Subscription Model
  • Crowd Management Integration

Implementation Analysis

Implementation Timeline

ShortMediumLong

Regulatory Conduciveness

FavorableChallengedComplex

Technology Commercial Viability

Currently ViableViable in Short TermViable in Long Term

Investment Requirements

LowMediumHigh

Key Implementation Considerations

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Internet network coverage and connectivity across the city

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Integration and participation of diversified data sources (e.g. hotels, restaurants, malls)

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Policies and standards for data collection

Conceptual Diagram

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