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Augmented reality navigation systems

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Abstract

The augmented reality (AR) research community has been developing a manifold of ideas and concepts to improve the depiction of virtual objects in a real scene. In contrast, current AR applications require the use of unwieldy equipment which discourages their use. In order to essentially ease the perception of digital information and to naturally interact with the pervasive computing landscape, the required AR equipment has to be seamlessly integrated into the user’s natural environment. Considering this basic principle, this paper proposes the car as an AR apparatus and presents an innovative visualization paradigm for navigation systems that is anticipated to enhance user interaction.

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  1. Johannes Kepler University Linz, Altenbergerstr. 69, 4040, Linz, Austria

    Wolfgang Narzt, Gustav Pomberger & Alois Ferscha

  2. Siemens AG Corporate Technology, Otto-Hahn Ring 6, 81730, Munich, Germany

    Dieter Kolb, Reiner Müller & Jan Wieghardt

  3. Ars Electronica Futurelab, Hauptstr. 2, 4040, Linz, Austria

    Horst Hörtner & Christopher Lindinger

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Narzt, W., Pomberger, G., Ferscha, A. et al. Augmented reality navigation systems. Univ Access Inf Soc 4, 177–187 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-005-0017-5

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Keywords

  • Augmented reality
  • Navigation systems
  • Visualization paradigms
  • User interaction