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IMP: Interactive Mobile Participation





Leveraging the power of mobile for interactive and immersive installations, turning any phone into an external control surface.



Developed with the help of a Resident Entrepreneur grant from Creative Informatics.


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Turn mobiles into magic wands.



IMP can be used to create playful group experiences. This interactive codebase has been developed with ease of access as a priority, instantly connecting any smart device to an AV installation - like an interactive sculpture, a projection mapped building or a generative sound installation.



Minimal Friction



To showcase ease of access we created a game called Polypong. A simple QR code scan allows a safe instant connection via any network. Each connected phone controls one of the four players in the game. We were very happy to get the chance to test it at Creative_Tech Scotland, 2023.


About PolyPong

Tested in the Wild



We've road-tested IMP in various music festivals connected to one of our tactile interactive sculptures, the Giant 303. The combination of physcial with digital interactions was very effective. Click below to watch a video of it in use live.


Giant 303 and IMP

IMP AT BEYOND CONFERENCE IN CARDIFF



All in Browser



Scan QR code.



Instant feedback



No latency



Complex interactions



Group experience



INTERESTED IN A LIVE DEMO?





Get in touch through the form below or email: brendan@rayinteractive.org.








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For live events such as light trails, immersive theatre, exhibitions or music festivals.



The sense of presence, agency and playfulness provided by interactivity adds a completely new dimension to any large-scale AV experience.



FOR SPECTATORS



An easy-to-use interface, right in their device's browser, with no need to download an app, letting them interact with the physical assets in front of them. The sense of presence, agency and playfulness provided by interactivity adds a completely new dimension to any large-scale AV experience.



FOR EVENT PRODUCERS



An entirely new channel on which to communicate with spectators during and after the event; opportunities for re-engagement, feedback, analytics and cross- or up-selling. IMP will use established libraries to interface with AV control formats such as DMX, Art-Net, OSC, MIDI/MTC, HTTP, and WebRTC, ensuring wide compatibility and minimal build time.





ONE STEP PROCESS (MINIMUM FRICTION)



1. Access web page





TWO STEP PROCESS (MINIMUM LATENCY)



1. Sign-in to local network
2. Access web page



Features



Preloaded with libraries for industry-standard formats, therefore low cost/build time for custom real-time interface between event's AV assets and spectators' devices



Increased accessibility with no app or download necessary: works in all major browsers



Fully customisable web iterfaces which can easily be designed and updated to match the event's look-and-feel



Access to all standard mobile APIs, including GPS/geolocation, accelerometer, gyroscope, camera (and soon augmented reality via theWebXR API)



Easily expanding audience accessibility and functionality at live events and beyond





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