Architecture that creates a multi-dimensional spatial model of a mobile device based on data obtained from sensors, such as associated with the mobile device, for example. The spatial model defines the location of the mobile device in space, as well as the device orientation (e.g., heading, and tilt). The spatial model is used to determine a target location (or point) in space at which the mobile device is aiming. The spatial model can be generated based on sensing subsystems that include, but are not limited to, geolocation subsystem (e.g., GPS-global positioning system), a directional (or heading) sensor such as a compass, and gyroscope information to calculate the device tilt relative to the target location.