What is augmented reality?
Will it change how we find out
what we need to know?
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Read the article below,
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Look at the following sample apps for Android and
iPhone .
1.
Define augmented reality (AR).
Augmented reality (AR) is a term for a live direct or indirect view of a physical real-world environment whose elements are augmented by virtual computer-generated imagery.
2.
Provide some examples of how augmented reality might be
used.
- seeing through brick walls
- illustrations in newspapers come to life (just like in Harry Potter)
- relive historical events
- visually search for things that you want to find (e.g. an ATM)
- translate street signs into different languages
- see how furniture will look in your home
- virtual score board whilst watching a game
3.
Traditionally a user would use text entry to search
for information in say Maps or a search engine. How does AR offer a
different alternative?
with augmented reality, the user can complete a command using their voice by simply asking a question to their device. for example - "where is the nearest mcdonalds?" your device would then show you the way using arrows.
4.
How might the following people make use of AR;
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A mechanic
be able to see through the layer of an engine of a car to see what is the problem
be able to see through the layer of an engine of a car to see what is the problem
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An interior decorator
augmented reality could be used to layer interior furniture atop the blank canvas of an empty house, and see what looks best where.
augmented reality could be used to layer interior furniture atop the blank canvas of an empty house, and see what looks best where.
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A student
moving images could be augmented over textbooks and whiteboards to help furthur explain concepts and theories.
moving images could be augmented over textbooks and whiteboards to help furthur explain concepts and theories.
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