Using Mobile Phone Sensors to Identify Underground Pipes: A Narrative Review of Modern Mobile Phone Applications
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Smartphones are equipped with a variety of sensors that enable them to perform a wide range of functions, including compass, GPS, gyroscope, GIS, and augmented reality (AR). In this article, we will explore how these sensors can be used in combination to virtually see underground pipes, such as water and gas pipes. By leveraging the precise location and orientation capabilities of GPS and the compass, and the ability of the gyroscope to detect changes in orientation, smartphones can provide a realistic and accurate representation of underground pipes in real time. Additionally, by using AR technology, this information can be overlaid onto the user's view of the real world, enabling them to see underground pipes as if they were visible above ground.
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