characteristics of augmented reality

"Augmented Reality" is a predominantly real-world setting into which some virtual things are superimposed to expand the possible range or scale of operation of a genuine environment. Examples have a physician using virtual reality to operate at a micro-scale that would not be possible with unaided one's hands or a pilot with a translucent Head Mounted Display (HMD) that superimposes maps on the pilot's field of vision to direct directional assistance. Also tribalcog for additional info.

An object's edges separate it from the setting. The outline of its shape also provides perceptual cues about its three-dimensionality. The edges around an object form its outline and are the link between interaction among objects (including overlap, scale, and parallax) and the internal angle of the object. An object's inner edges bridge the outer boundaries of the object and its inner surfaces and textures. Together, the outer and inner edges of an object influence perceptions about its three-dimensional size, location, angle, and motion. Linked page Virtual Tours Long Beach, California also covers related topics.

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