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Augmented Reality Contact Lenses. Michelle Lane. Augmented Reality. The overlaying of digital data on the real world Physical real-world environment Elements are merged with virtual computer-generated imagery Creates a mixed reality. Current Uses of AR.
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Augmented Reality Contact Lenses Michelle Lane
Augmented Reality • The overlaying of digital data on the real world • Physical real-world environment • Elements are merged with virtual computer-generated imagery • Creates a mixed reality
Current Uses of AR Other cool uses: http://mashable.com/2009/12/26/augmented-reality-marketing/
AR Contact Lenses • In-eye heads-up display • Provide us with information about the world around us Read the article written by lead designer/research Dr. BabakParviz http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/bionics/augmented-reality-in-a-contact-lens/0
Possibilities for the future • Sensors built onto lenses could let diabetic wearers keep tabs on blood-sugar levels • Virtual captions scrolling under everything you see • Player’s profile and stats flashing in front of you • Virtual displays for pilots • Telescopic vision for soldiers • Videogame projections
Challenges • Making all components safe for the eye • Getting all the parts to work together • Fitting everything on 1.5 square centimeters of a flexible, transparent polymer
References • Cassella, D. (2009, November 3). What is augmented reality (AR): augmented reality defined, iPhone augmented reality apps and games and more. Digital Trends • Chen, B. (2009, September 10). Digital contacts will keep an eye on your vital signs. Wired • Elliott, A. (2010, January). Ten awesome uses of augmented reality marketing. Mashable • Parviz, B.A. (2009, September). Augmented reality in a contact lens. IEEE Spectrum, • Yeoman, I. (2009, November 6). Augmented reality and the world of science fiction. Hospitality Net