Bookshelf Reader


Bookshelf Reader Mockup

GitHub Repo

This application uses the Bookshelf Reader REST API and provides book information from images of book spines. Just capture the image of your bookshelf and Bookshelf Reader will give you all the information on the available books in the image.

NOTE: THIS PROJECT IS NO LONGER BEING MAINTAINED BY ME BECAUSE OF THE SERVER COSTS AND OTHER PROJECTS.

Demo


Installation

Just download and install this APK file

Local Setup

  • CLone the repo.
  • Open it in Android Studio.
  • Setup Firebase requirements throught your account.

Installation#

Just download and install this APK file

Usage#

  • Capture image of a bookshelf from your camera or upload one from gallary (Make sure the spines are clearly visible).
  • Bookshelf Reader will automatically detect separate the available books in the image from their spines.
  • Choose the book for which you want to get the information.
  • To buy the book click on the GET ON AMAZON button.

Here’s How it Works#


Bookshelf Reader Working

Contributing#

If you are planning to contribute to this repo please be aware that the whole framework was made for fun only. I used the general image processing techniques for making things work.