References

References in alphabetical order

5 Predictions for Augmented Reality Law in 2012 | Law of Social & Emerging Media | Wassom.com. (n.d.). Retrieved October 1, 2012, from http://www.wassom.com/5-predictions-for-augmented-reality-law-in-2012.html . This upload on legal issues of augmented reality by Brian D. Wassom provided the base for the “Legal Issues” section of the document. Wassom provides justification for all of his predictions, and is very experienced in his field.

Augmented reality | Define Augmented reality at Dictionary.com. (n.d.). Retrieved October 1, 2012, from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/augmented+reality The only purpose of this source was to have the official definition of the term “augmented reality.” It allows the reader to understand that the subsequent writing will be credible.

Aurasma. (n.d.). Retrieved October 1, 2012, from http://www.aurasma.com/news/2012/10/01-demo “Aurasma’s” news website provides information on the progression of the “Aurasma” application. As is obvious, there is are not very many news articles, nor are the news articles that are present very groundbreaking. It goes to show that this technology is a huge step forward and will take very long to successfully master.

Day, P. N., Ferguson, G., Holt, P. O., Hogg, S., & Gibson, D. (2005). Wearable augmented virtual reality for enhancing information delivery in high precision defence assembly: an engineering case study. Virtual Reality, 8(3), 177–184. doi:http://dx.doi.org.mutex.gmu.edu/10.1007/s10055-004-0147-8 In this journal entry, virtual reality eyewear is discussed by the author. Augmented reality is sort of a hybrid between the virtual world and the real world. Much can be learned from studying similar technology that acts as a stepping stone toward something better.

furmanski-ismar02.pdf. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://graphics.cs.columbia.edu/courses/mobwear/resources/furmanski-ismar02.pdf This reference proved extraordinarily enlightening. It is based on augmented reality visions guided by cognition. The technology allows obscured objects to be viewed among other things. Although not explicitly cited within this document, this journal entry provided much information needed to better understand the concept of augmented reality.

Mastrion, G. (2010). Augmented Reality: The New, New Media. Pharmaceutical Executive, 30(7), 82–83. In an article in “Pharmaceutical Executive,” augmented reality is discussed from a medical standpoint. It provides numerous examples of beneficial results from the use of augmented reality to assist in health practice.

Matt Mills: Image recognition that triggers augmented reality | Video on TED.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/matt_mills_image_recognition_that_triggers_augmented_reality.html This lecture by Matt Mills on “Ted Talks” was the source that got me interested in the augmented reality topic and field. The entire lecture is informative, funny, and jaw-dropping. It is certainly recommended, and it is only eight minutes long. The lecture is a demo of an application called “Aurasma.”

The YouTube video used on the Introduction page is: "The Future of Augmented Reality." It was posted by hiddencreative on 12/1/2010. It is a basic summary of what open source is and how it is used. Retrieved on November 19, 2012 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnRJaHZH9lo

The image used on the Background page provides an example of functional Augmented Reality technology. It allows the viewer to see the potential qualites that Augmented reality has. I retrieved this picture on November 19, 2012 from http://www.virtualworldlets.net/Resources/Hosted/WhatIsAR/augmented-reality-hud.jpg