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particular location. We have presented an architecture overview of our prototype,
as well as a walk through demonstration of the current capabilities of the system.
We have compared the system to other existing systems.
Mobile augmented reality is a relatively new, but actively developed field for
Human Computer Interaction. We are not only interested from the point of view of
technological challenges, but most importantly, from the perspective of
participatory action research, and social systems. Augmented Reality systems in
combination with social networking and a physical context (context in physical
space-time
realms)
provides
new
and
interesting
areas
for
research
and
experimentation.
We plan to study various techniques of dynamically correcting GPS readings on
the mobile phone based on the context in which the reading is being made. We
have already started studies to enhance the approximations of absolute positions of
particular physical artifacts through the use of multiple recordings by mobile
application users. This should provide improved accuracy and better linkage
between virtual and physical artifacts. We also plan to expand our prototype
system to voice and 3D objects and conduct field trials with users leaving and
browsing notes left by other users in the University of Otago campus area. Social
open usage and feedback will guide further development of this system. One
possible area that our HCI group will explore is the use of mobile annotations in
city council systems (notification about road problems) and increased public
participation in urban development and planning projects.
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