augmented reality jamie schram tylar robison james miller james duke
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Introduction
• What is Augmented Reality?• History• How to/Tour• LearnAR- the future of studying • What are the good AR apps to use?• Traveling and AR- AWESOME• What could possibly happen next?• Wrap up/(you'll be downloading this on your
smart phone by now)any questions?
What is Augmented Reality?
Augmented reality (AR) is a term for a live direct or an indirect view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented by computer-generated sensory input, such as sound or graphics. AKA- Augmented reality will take something that you look at in real time and give you all the information of the of the building you're viewing or the business in the building and their history/deals/numbers etc.
Nuts and Bolts of AR
Characteristics of Augmented Reality:• it combines real and virtual• it is interactive in real time• it is registered in 3D.
Hardware needed for Augmented Reality• display • tracking (eg GPS, compass)• input devices (eg Camera)• sensors (eg accelerometer)• processer (eg CPU)
LearnAR Case Study Augmented Reality for Schools • Augmatic, British Company started in 2008• Founded by James Alliban• Combining the real world with virtual content using a web
cam http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G3H3ImCWlE
Start using Augmented reality right now!
Android: Go to Android Marketplace, search and download "Barcode Scanner"
Blackberry: Go to App World, search and download"Scanlife Barcode Reader"
iPhone: Go to Apps Store, search "QR Code Reader"
Tourism and Augmented Reality
• Want to study abroad and/or just travel? • Wikitude voted number 1 augmented reality travel
app by CNN • Only works for iPhone, Android, Symbian, and
Beta• Many "worlds" to use ex: Starbucks• Itactius (European cultural project)
o History and architect through your phoneo itacitus video