AR Zone
| Company type | Software application |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software, Augmented reality |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Products | Augmented reality features including AR Emoji, AR Doodle, Deco Pic, 3D Scanner, Quick Measure |
| Owner | Samsung Electronics |
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AR Zone (Template:Ko-hhrm) is a software application available on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets. It offers a variety of augmented reality (AR) features, including AR Emoji, and integrates multiple related functionalities into a single app. While it is typically pre-installed on most Galaxy devices, users can also download it via the Galaxy Store.
History
Initially launched for the Samsung Galaxy S20 and other devices upgraded to One UI 2.1, AR Zone unified several augmented reality capabilities that were previously scattered across Air Command, AR Emoji, and Bixby Vision,[1][2] including the My Emoji Maker app.[3]
In 2018, Samsung revealed plans to create AR Emojis featuring Disney characters.[4]
AR Emoji
With the AR Emoji Camera, users can generate animated 3D avatars called My Emoji that represent themselves, enabling them to capture photos or videos featuring these avatars. Users may select from existing emojis or create a personalized AR emoji via the Samsung Camera or Gallery applications. Further customization is possible within the AR Emoji Studio.[5] The platform SamMobile characterized this feature as allowing users to "craft your own Samsung Sam-like avatar," referencing the virtual assistant character that gained viral popularity in 2021.[6]
The Galaxy Watch 4 incorporates the AR Emoji as one of its watch face options. Furthermore, Samsung provides a Unity SDK that enables developers to utilize these avatars across other applications.[7]
Users can generate Stickers derived from their My Emoji creations within the AR Emoji Stickers feature.[6] Although every emoji produced through the AR Emoji Camera or Studio automatically generates stickers, it remains feasible to design new stickers from the ground up or modify existing ones using the editor available in AR Emoji Stickers.Template:Fix/category[citation needed]
Additional Utilities
AR Doodle enables users to sketch directly onto objects while viewing them through the device's camera. This function allows for creative annotations in real time. Deco Pic, another option within the AR Zone, permits users to enhance existing photos or videos by applying frames, stickers, and animated GIFs.
The 3D Scanner tool, accessible on certain models equipped with a time-of-flight (ToF) sensor, generates three-dimensional representations of physical items. This process involves capturing the object from multiple angles using the device's camera.
Quick Measure is designed to calculate dimensions such as area, length, depth, and distance of tangible objects by leveraging ToF technology.
It should be noted that Samsung discontinued features including Places, Makeup, Home Decor, and Styling in 2020.
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