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Mobile Augmented Reality System (MARS). Group 7 April 19,2007. Introduction. Key Words Mobile Augmented Reality Virtual Reality Mobile Imaging Device Sensor Based Ubiquitous Computing Pull Technology. Product - MARS. Telecom Software
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Mobile Augmented Reality System (MARS) Group 7 April 19,2007
Introduction • Key Words • Mobile Augmented Reality • Virtual Reality • Mobile Imaging Device • Sensor Based • Ubiquitous Computing • Pull Technology
Product - MARS • Telecom Software • Camera equipped mobile device can serve a as platform for sensor-based video see-through mobile augmented reality.
Necessary Hardware Components • Camera Phone • Accelerometer • Compass • GPS • Wirelessly connected Database
Performance • Utilizes sensors as follows: • GPS provides position • Accelerometers provide relative orientation • Tilt compensated magnetometer determines heading • On-board camera is used for image acquisition • Screen board for rendering, including annotations.
Features & Capabilites • MARA • Find locations more easily by highlighting them on-screen with Virtual Object. • Hyper-linking of real world objects. • “Find a Friend.” • Map
Competitive Advantage • Nokia • First to market • Company owning rights to patent • Companies and organizations may use it for advertising • Individuals gain access to information, location of people, places and advertising
Problems • Reduced Battery Life • Low/No Internet and GPS Connectivity • Incorporation of GPS and sensors into a camera phone
Future Predictions • Production • Beginning in Europe and Asia • Expected in U.S. in near future • Other Research Innovations • Computer vision based hybrid tracking, stereo vision • Multimodality-surround sound
Conclusion • Questions • Research • http://research.nokia.com • http://www.technologyreview.com