Augmented reality in-situ 3D model menu for outdoors

• Published in: 2008 7th IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality pp. 185 - 186
• Main Authors: Hoang, Thuong N., Thomas, Bruce H.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Washington, DC, USA IEEE Computer Society 15.09.2008; IEEE
• Series: ACM Other Conferences
• Subjects: Augmented reality; Computing methodologies > Artificial intelligence > Computer vision > Image and video acquisition > 3D imaging; Computing methodologies > Computer graphics > Animation; Computing methodologies > Computer graphics > Graphics systems and interfaces > Virtual reality; Computing methodologies > Modeling and simulation > Model development and analysis > Modeling methodologies; Context modeling; H.5.2 [User Interfaces]: Graphical user interfaces (GUI) - Interaction styles; Human-centered computing > Human computer interaction (HCI) > Interaction paradigms > Mixed > augmented reality; Human-centered computing > Human computer interaction (HCI) > Interaction paradigms > Virtual reality; I.3.7 [Three-Dimensional Graphics and Realism]: Virtual reality - Animation; Input devices; Load modeling; Pressing; Solid modeling; Three-dimensional displays; Thumb; Virtual environments; Visualization
• ISBN: 9781424428403; 1424428408
• DOI: 10.1109/ISMAR.2008.4637358

We present a design and implementation of an in-situation menu system for loading and visualising 3D models in a physical world context. The menu system uses 3D objects as menu items, and the whole menu is placed within the context of the augmented environment. The use of 3D objects supports the visualisation and placement of 3D models into the augmented world. The menu system employs techniques for the placement of 3D models in two relative coordinate systems: head relative and world relative.