HeadUpDisplay
- Jan 26, 2012
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Hi
I'm researching for a project that wil combine in a helmet, head-up display (on the helmet visor) with GPS, electronic compass and basic augmented reality software so that the wearer of the helmet can see through the visor, but can also see images projected onto 'reality' by the augmented software. the images would be positioned by the GPS and/or electronic compass so that the images remains in the same position no matter where the helmet wearer moves or turns.
Imagine it this way: Your wearing your augmented reality helmet and are walking down the street. You see the street through the clear visor of the helmet. Superimposed on the street scene is a big green arrow which has been produced by the software in the helmet system and projected onto the visor through the head-up display. The arrow appears real, but is just an image positioned on the street scene by the GPS/electronic compass. The arrow will always appear to be on the street corner, no matter where you move or which direction you look in.
The software for augmented reality is available, but it hasn't yet been combined with head-up-display and GPS positioning, that I am aware of.
My question is this: what is the easiest way to put these technologies together and where can I find manufacturers that produce these items?
Thank you in advance for any assistance you offer, even if it's just pointing me in the right direction to get more information.
Cheers
Si
I'm researching for a project that wil combine in a helmet, head-up display (on the helmet visor) with GPS, electronic compass and basic augmented reality software so that the wearer of the helmet can see through the visor, but can also see images projected onto 'reality' by the augmented software. the images would be positioned by the GPS and/or electronic compass so that the images remains in the same position no matter where the helmet wearer moves or turns.
Imagine it this way: Your wearing your augmented reality helmet and are walking down the street. You see the street through the clear visor of the helmet. Superimposed on the street scene is a big green arrow which has been produced by the software in the helmet system and projected onto the visor through the head-up display. The arrow appears real, but is just an image positioned on the street scene by the GPS/electronic compass. The arrow will always appear to be on the street corner, no matter where you move or which direction you look in.
The software for augmented reality is available, but it hasn't yet been combined with head-up-display and GPS positioning, that I am aware of.
My question is this: what is the easiest way to put these technologies together and where can I find manufacturers that produce these items?
Thank you in advance for any assistance you offer, even if it's just pointing me in the right direction to get more information.
Cheers
Si