This document discusses augmented reality (AR) and provides an overview of the topic in 9 sections. It defines AR and how it works, explores its history and technologies, highlights some innovative AR applications, and envisions future improvements. Examples of effective AR innovations discussed include Lego's Digital Box, FoodTracer, and the USPS's Virtual Box Simulator. The document concludes with references for further information on AR.

1. Augmented Reality
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Agenda
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 Introduction
 How AR works
 History and AR’s technologies
 Effective AR Innovations
 Expected Improvements in AR
 Final thoughts/Q&A © PSD Graphics.
 References

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Introduction
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 According to Azuma, the de facto definition for
AR includes three caracteristhics: (2)
1. It combines real and virtual.
2. It is interactive in real time.
3. It is registered in 3D.

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How AR works
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Figure 1. How AR Works.
© Lemon Interactive.

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History and AR’s technologies
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Figure 2. AR’s history.
© Kipper and Rampolla/Ystallonne Alves.

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Effective AR Innovations
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Figure 3. Lego’s Digital Box.
 Lego’s Digital Box
 FoodTracer
 USPS’s Virtual Box Simulator
© Antie Venera.

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Expected Improvements in AR
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 Hybrid approaches
 Real-time systems
 Perceptual and psychophysical studies
 Portability
 Multi-modal displays
 Social and political issues

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Final thoughts/Q&A
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Figure 4. Google Glass.
© Google Inc.

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References
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Aug. 1997. Print.
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