LookSee + Carson
Information Outpost develops mobile applications focused on implementing technology solutions for everyday life. Information Outpost has two applications in development
LookSee
LookSee turns a phone camera into an intelligent discovery tool. The Android and iOS application uses AI-powered computer vision to detect landmarks, exhibits, storefronts, and other objects in real time, then presents helpful overlays with descriptions, context, and promotions.
Real-time landmark detection: Identify objects through the live camera feed and instantly surface more information.User-contributed training: Business users can upload videos to train the model on new landmarks or improve existing detections.
Promotions and engagement: Add offers, calls to action, and descriptive content that appears when a landmark is detected.
Flexible access levels: Guests can scan without an account, while registered users can save detection history and revisit landmark information.
For business users, LookSee includes a 14-day free trial with two training tokens. Each model-training run consumes one token, allowing a business to add two landmarks or refine a landmark after an initial training cycle. After the trial, a subscription keeps business-owned landmarks active, and additional tokens can be purchased for new or updated training.
Who LookSee Helps
Museums can make exhibits more interactive. Tourism destinations can help visitors learn about landmarks on the spot. Small businesses can turn nearby foot traffic into customers by pairing object recognition with timely promotions.
Carson
Carson is a mobile safety application designed to help identify potential driver impairment before and during a trip. The prototype combines short verbal and cognitive assessments with real-time driving monitoring to encourage safer decisions behind the wheel.
Pre-drive assessment: Simple math,recall, and verbal prompts help gauge cognitive readiness before driving.
Real-time monitoring: The app evaluates speed, acceleration, road position, phone use, and other signals associated with risky driving behavior.
AI-assisted risk analysis: Driver performance data is compared with a personalized digital twin and aggregate driving patterns to estimate potential impairment risk.
Hands-free interaction: Voice and audio prompts support assessments and alerts without distracting the driver.
Emergency contact support: The app can notify a selected contact when warning signs indicate the driver may need intervention.
Prototype Goal
Carson is being developed as a prototype mobile application that explores how speech-based assessments, sensor data, and artificial intelligence (AI) can work together as a preventative tool. The goal is not to replace personal judgment or professional evaluation, but to provide timely feedback that helps users make safer driving choices.