Introduction
Explore a whole new experience with iStory
3D eBooks, we are a knowledge sharing platform that provide latest collection
of 3D eBooks, (VR) Virtual Reality eBooks, and (AR) Augmented Reality eBooks
for IOS and Android, Kinect ready eBooks for Desktop PC, to enhance new digital
reading experience.
Why do you need iStory?
The goal of the iStory eBook platform is to be a single platform where readers can get 3D eBooks with VR / AR and publishers can publish their 3D eBooks, they can develop all type of 3D eBooks using unity application without writing any single line of code. Readers will get three different type of eBook Readers to get new level of learning experience (iStory Reader, iStory Max, iStory Play)
Read Your Favorite Genre
Application
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Supported Platform
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Supported file format
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iStory Reader
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IOS, Android (Phone, Tablet)
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.epub – Fixed layout
.epub – Reflow layout
.epub – AR (Augmented Reality)
.PDF
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iStory Max
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IOS, Android (Phone, Tablet)
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.istory - 3D
eBook
.istory - VR (Virtual Reality) eBook
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iStory Play
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Windows 8 or above
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.epub - Kinect ready eBook (support ISEL - istory
extension language)
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iStory Reader
iStory reader
app is the best way to read eBooks on your iPad / iPhone. With iStory reader
you can read ePub and PDF books from multiple publishers.
iStory have been
brought to life by the magic of children’s imaginations! Scenes created for playgroup
children provide, the iStory with an ever-changing world in which they have fun
adventures and learn valuable lessons along the way with interactive high
quality images (HD and 3D). User can collect
multiple books in their own library.
iStory reader
will support the below features:
- Support re-flow /
fixed layout epub
- Support
HTML5/CSS3, Javascript
- Support mixed
re-flow and fixed layout format
- Support
multimedia (HTML5 Video/Audio)
- Support
Orientation lock
- Support
Read-aloud fixed layout epub
- Support bookmark / toc
Support Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality 3D viewers, like Augment, allow to place
life-size 3D models in your environment .It is the
art of super-imposing of computer generated content over a live view of the
world
Using the example of the first down line, you’ve got the combination of the computer generated line - the virtual - on top of the Lion ; it’s present in the real time motion of the eBook - whether recorded or not - and the graphical line obeys all physical rules of depth as if it existed in the real world. In other words, that it appears underneath the plays feet and behind their legs when they cross it rather than spatially out of sync. It’s as if it really is painted on the pitch.
iStory Max
"VR improves learning . . . by providing the
learners with new, direct experiences of phenomena they could not have
experienced before, either in direct interaction with the real world or using
other technologies
The purpose of VR is to give the user the
sensory illusion of being in a different environment.It is a technology that
allows readers to explore and manipulate computer generated 3-D
multimedia environment in eBooks. It enables smooth interaction between readers
and the 3D objects.
The future is now in eBooks around the country
with the ultimate immersive Learning experience through virtual reality. VR
offeres readers the unique opportunity of experiencing and exploring a broad
range of environment ,objects and phenomena with in the walls of the eBooks .
Readers can observe and manipulate normally inaccessible objects ,variables and
processes in real time.
Real Experience: user can experience an illusion of emerging with spacial bodies
Unity eBook Development SDK
iStory Unity Plugin : we will provide unity plugin for developing 3D / VR eBook from unity application. User should use the below third party plugin for creating 3D eBooks
Play maker - for creating 3D eBooks
Google cardboard - for creating VR eBooks
Export .istory ebooks from unity using iStory plugin
VR Device Support
iStory 3D eBooks (VR) will support google and all type of cardboard, open your 3D ebook from library and just place your mobile phone inside the cardboard device and you can enjoy 360 degree virtual reality experience.
iStory Play
This Kinect ready ebook
shall be interacted and controlled through gestures.Reading this type of ebook
will increase the I.Q. range of physically challenge children. Heart rate and
energy expenditure were both higher with this ebook activity than the sedentary comparison There's
no denying the physical benefits of motion gaming: studies have shown that even
just a few sessions with the Kinect ready ebook has led
to improved balance, coordination and strength.
(prototype screen)
The various activity of the kinect ready e-book are controlled through the gestures of the readers.By reading the eBook ,It boosts greater positive mood, and gives a increased physical activity.They’re motivational.
Gesture Recognition based Autodidactism in Interactive E-Learning
A paper has been presented in an International conference on"Computational intelligence and advanced Manufacturing Research ICCIAMR 2013" Vol-3 ISDN -978-81-924031-7-5 .This paper includes researches on designing Kinect ready eBook which will be controlled through the gestures.The repeated interaction of the Kinect ready eBook seems to increase the I.Q. rate of the growing children(readers).
How it's Work
The readers can interact will three types of ebook through the application i.e iStory Reader,iStory Max and iStory Play respectively.They are supported by iStory
e-Book store Platform.Publishers can create ePub,Virtual Reality,Augmented Reality, 3D, Kinect ready ebooks.
iStory Simple Architect
This is the simple architecture of iStory.This
elucidates that iStory Max will support 3D eBooks and VR eBooks.The iStory
Reader application enables to read the fixed layout ePub, reflow layout ePub
and AR eBooks.Finally the iStory Play will ineract through gestures with the Kinect
ready eBooks.
iStory Schedule Timeline
By the end of Sept. 2015 the iStory Reader
for Android and IOS will be ready.The iStory Max for (Android/IOS) is
designed by the month of Oct.2015.The iStory Play and iStory eBook Store will
be completed by Nov.2015 and Dec.2015.Finally Testing and Implementation will
be carried out by Jan.2015.
How Funds will be spend
Where We Are in the Process and Why We Need Your Help
Our app is designed and is in the process of being developed. We should have a functional beta version in December 2015.
Why we’ve turned to the crowdfunding community is because our app requires more permits than the average app, and to get up and running we need help with funding
Readers - FAQ (?)
What types of readers available in iStory platform?
iStory Reader - Support IOS, Android
iStory Max - Support IOS, Android
iStory Play - Support Windows 8
How can we purchase eBooks and how to use the eBooks in reader app?
You can purchase eBooks from istory website (http://istory.net.in).
1. Download mobile app from app store and login with your account.
2. Tap sync icon on top panel, all your purchased eBooks will be displayed in this screen.
3. Select eBooks from list and import into library
4. Open eBook from library
How do you use promo code to get discount for purchasing eBooks?
You can use promo code in checkout page for get discount / free offer.
What types of VR device suitable for VR eBooks?
iStory VR eBooks will support google cardboard and all types of cardboard model device.
How do you use Augmented Reality eBook?
Take print out source image files which is provided with eBook package. Open AR eBook from library, if page contained AR icon in between the content, tap that AR icon and focus with your source image print out, 3D model or video will be appears over the source layer (camera view screen).
Publisher - FAQ (?)
How one can publish my existing ePub books in iStory platform?
"iStory Reader" app will support fixed layout and reflow ePub, so you can publish your existing ePub books into iStory platform.
Note: Right now we are supporting only children’s books.
How do you create 3D eBook using unity?
Import iStory unity plugin into your unity project. Create scene and build your story telling eBook, export .istory book from unity using iStory plugin
How can we make payment?
Publisher can define the pricing while publish their eBooks, they will get paid on each month after reaching $100. Few percentage (commission charge) of money will be detected from iStory platform, commission charge will be finalised after launching the complete project.
How can we test/review eBook from reader application before publishing into store?
Publisher can review eBooks using import option in reader application
IOS Platform:
1. Connect your device (iPhone / iPad) into computer/mac.
2. Open iTune application, select app section from device panel
4. Scroll down and select iStory application
3. Drag your eBook and drop into file list section
4. Click Apply / Sync button, open mobile app and select import menu, select eBook from list and import into library.
Android Platform:
1. Open reader app and select import menu
2. Select eBook from file explore list and import into library.
Future development
- Online eBook builder
- Support oculus rift
- Support Mixed reality devices (like Hololens, google tango)
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