Need intro to computer mediated reality, how augmented reality is just the most common term but is often misapplied, and is just one of a range of techniques. Others are augmented virtuality, mixed reality, etc. There's a better chart than this one around. I want that.
But, conflating to the common term of AR, I have seen enough good stuff that is really pushing the bounds of what we think of as interaction and interface that I think AR also needs a separate and robust set of standards. And with the many projects and many misguided interactions, we need them now.
Most of these are now examples, and are from Jason Haag, who summarized them in a rather good presentation at DevLearn 2013. Others are being added over time.
Introduction & Overview Articles
Standards
The chairman of the W3C Working Group on AR Standards has posted a presentation on standards for AR
An article I wrote on AR, HUDs and so forth before Glass came about is available here, and provides a good overview of some basic knowledge, and some links to academic sources to understand why I said what I did:
Examples
http://www.centerdigitaled.com/video/Augmented-Reality-Brings-Learning-to-Life.html
http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/Learning-Technologies-Blog/2013/09/On-Mobility
- Dow Day - University of Wisconsin and ARIS
- Aurasma
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2013/09/30/volkswagen-marta-augmented-reality-ipad-app/
tp://techcrunch.com/2013/08/09/meta-the-ar-glasses-that-aim-to-be-what-google-glass-is-not-go-up-for-pre-order/ or https://www.spaceglasses.com/
Not sure what ever happened to this because I don't think most of it was integrated in to Bing Maps http://www.ted.com/talks/blaise_aguera.html
Augmenting functional reality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkqXpRxDpfU
Novel use of augmented reality to make a TARDIS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUBxHd3bMhg&hd=1
Lego in-store augmented reality https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGu0N3eL2D0
IKEA has integrated Augmented reality with their catalog, merchandise, and stores. http://www.fastcompany.com/3014930/most-innovative-companies/todays-most-innovative-company-ikea-uses-augmented-reality-to-show
- The Yelp app has AR functionality built in that's called monocle
- There are a number of constellation viewers. Search App store.
A somewhat scary view of the future http://vimeo.com/8569187
Just recently announced Pioneer in Auto AR http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/04/pioneer-navgate/
McDonald: Haptic and Auditory http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=my4JtK3W5vE - Drawing from this example, I can see a good possibility of new hire orientation from their desk or around the office - in other words, create a personalized experience at their convenience and interest, which might dismiss the new-place anxiety because the element of curiosity is kept going (extending nuggeted instruction?).
Word Lens: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2OfQdYrHRs very helpful for employees on a business trip to non-English speaking countries.
- A cool substitute to e-books/pdfs/reference materials - highly useful in engineering, manufacturing and as well imagining an inflight assistance for pilots
I have read through the paper and the taxonomy suggested seems to be focused on tourism, history, field sessions; which is quite understandable given the primary stance of AR to augment the world view with information. Nevertheless, I somehow feel that we should think (or imagine) beyond walking tours and architectural surveys? Not sure - am still imagining
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobiti.solar&hl=en
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eYE9W3qSIRo
http://www.tuaw.com/2012/08/29/star-walk-adds-realistic-sunsets-and-enhanced-galleries/
http://www.jisc.ac.uk/whatwedo/programmes/elearning/ltig/scarlet.aspx
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6m82RDhhYA&feature=share&list=PLhbJZa1uXeu4vm0vNaCDd-9xU10e1bBY8
http://www.wired.com/insights/2013/10/augmented-reality-apps-making-the-case-for-smart-eyewear/
http://www.slideshare.net/scyuen/augmented-reality-ar-in-education
http://www.stuff.tv/glass/metaio-brings-augmented-reality-app-google-glass/news
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssldTFWBv3E&feature=youtu.be
http://www.slideshare.net/MartaRauch/augmented-reality-and-google-glass
http://camicusdotorg.wordpress.com/2013/06/01/augmented-reality-car-repair-a-google-glass-app/