This document provides information on augmented reality (AR), including its definition, history, technologies used, and workflow. It defines AR as a live direct or indirect view of the physical real-world environment whose elements are augmented by computer-generated imagery. The history section outlines some key developments in AR from 1966 to present day. It also discusses the technologies used for tracking such as cameras, sensors and computer vision techniques. Finally, it describes the general workflow for an AR application including retrieving GPS position, orientation, acceleration and camera image.