Augmented Reality has long been approached from the point of view of Computer Vision and Image Analysis only. However, much more sensors can be used, in particular for location-based Augmented Reality scenarios. This paper reviews the various sensors that can be used for location-based Augmented Reality. It then presents and discusses several examples of the usage of Galileo and EGNOS in conjon...

In this paper, we present a survey of existing augmented reality implementations to determine a software and hardware approach in implementing an augmented reality API. The API seeks to combine augmented reality on a mobile device with a 3D model of the human body on a digital table. We address the advantages and shortcomings of existing augmented reality APIs and examine their compatibility wi...

Smartphones and tablets are becoming less expensive and many students already bring them to classes. The increased availability of smartphones and tablets with Internet connectivity and increasing power computing makes possible the use of augmented reality (AR) applications in these mobile devices. This makes it possible for a teacher to develop educational activities that can take advantage of...

We present our preliminary work in developing augmented reality systems to improve methods for the construction, inspection, and renovation of architectural structures. Augmented reality systems add virtual computer-generated material to the surrounding physical world. Our augmented reality systems use see-through headworn displays to overlay graphics and sounds on a person’s naturally occurrin...

Augmented reality is a term coined in 1992 by Tom Caudell, used to define a direct or indirect view of the physical realworld combined with virtual elements, creating a live mixed reality. Augmented reality devices typically consist of a combined headset, GPS, and display system to show the user virtual information that is actually added to reality. Augmented reality offers endless possibilitie...

Augmented reality (AR) has become a promising and fast-growing application of computer graphics over the course of the last years. Augmented reality systems overlay computergenerated graphical information over the view of the real world. Several main research challenges can be identified in the field of augmented reality. These are the design of advanced display devices (e.g., head-mounted disp...

Augmented Reality is a new technological system that allows introducing virtual contents in the real world in order to run in the same representation and, in real time, enhancing the user's sensory perception of reality. From another point of view, Augmented Reality can be defined as a set of techniques and tools that add information to the physical reality. To date, Augmented Reality has been ...

During the last years, the computational capabilities of smart mobile devices have been continuously improved by hardware vendors, raising new opportunities for mobile application engineers. Mobile augmented reality can be considered as one demanding scenario demonstrating that smart mobile applications are becoming more and more mature. In the AREA (Augmented Reality Engine Application) projec...

PROCHÁZKA, D., KOUBEK, T.: Augmented reality implementation methods in mainstream applications. Acta univ. agric. et silvic. Mendel. Brun., 2011, LIX, No. 4, pp. 257–266 Augmented reality has became an useful tool in many areas from space exploration to military applications. Although used theoretical principles are well known for almost a decade, the augmented reality is almost exclusively use...