Augmented Reality

What is augmented reality?

Will it change how we find out what we need to know?

●        Read the article below,

http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Augmented+reality+goes+mainstream/6957012/story.html

●        Look at the following sample apps for Android and iPhone .

http://www.androidauthority.com/best-augmented-reality-android-apps-93950/

http://www.pcworld.com/article/253530/top_15_augmented_reality_apps_for_iphone_and_ipad.html

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;

●        A mechanic
be able to see through the layer of an engine of a car to see what is the problem

●        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.

●        A student
moving images could be augmented over textbooks and whiteboards to help furthur explain concepts and theories.

The Ikea Catalog!

http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-ikeas-augmented-reality-app-20120723,0,1261315.story