Sunday, August 5, 2012

Argumented Reality


1.       Define augmented reality (AR).
      Augmented Reality is a type of virtual reality that aims to duplicate the world's environment in a computer.  An augmented reality system generates a composite view for the user that is the combination of the real scene viewed by the user and a virtual scene generated by the computer that augments the scene with additional information.

2.       Provide some examples of how augmented reality might be used.
Examples of how agumented reality maybe used includes when shopping. For instance one could try a sofa in their own home to see if they actually like it. Moreover a consumer could perhaps virtually try a dress on themselves to see if they like it and it suits them.

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?
AR offers a differrent alternative as it allows an individual to

4.       How might the following people make use of AR;

        A mechanic- could perhaps see what tools would be suitable to rectify problems

        An interior decorator- can test out colours and pattersn on walls beforehand

        A student