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Augmented Reality
An Emerging Technologies Guide to AR
A comprehensive exploration of augmented reality (AR) and why it will be one of this decade's most disruptive technologies
Joseph Rampolla (Author), Greg Kipper (Author)
9781597497336, Elsevier Science
Paperback / softback, published 31 December 2012
208 pages, 60 illustrations
23.5 x 19 x 1.4 cm, 0.4 kg
"Augmented Reality is not the stuff of science fiction any more, and we should all be at least familiar with its current and likely future uses. This book aims to be an easy-to-digest guide on the subject matter…If you are not familiar with the concept of AR, this book will be an eye-opener. It is a quick and fascinating read, and the authors don't get bogged down in unnecessary details." --Help Net Security online, January 2013 "Kipper and Rampolla explain what augmented reality (AR) is, how it can be used in a variety of industries and applications, and concepts for new applications in business and crime-fighting." --Reference and Research Book News, August 2013 "If you want to see the future, look here. The product of years of research, Augmented Reality is a comprehensive overview of this stunning disruptive technology - a type of ‘reality on steroids’. A must read for venture capitalists, cyber-security professionals, policy makers, and entrepreneurs." --Edward M. Roche, Grenoble Ecole de Management
With the explosive growth in mobile phone usage and rapid rise in search engine technologies over the last decade, augmented reality (AR) is poised to be one of this decade's most disruptive technologies, as the information that is constantly flowing around us is brought into view, in real-time, through augmented reality. In this cutting-edge book, the authors outline and discuss never-before-published information about augmented reality and its capabilities. With coverage of mobile, desktop, developers, security, challenges, and gaming, this book gives you a comprehensive understanding of what augmented reality is, what it can do, what is in store for the future and most importantly: how to benefit from using AR in our lives and careers.
Chapter 1: What is Augmented Reality? Chapter 2: The Types of Augmented Reality Chapter 3: The Value of Augmented Reality Chapter 4: Developers and Organizations Chapter 5: Augmented Reality and Security Chapter 6: Augmented Reality Gaming Chapter 7: The Future of Augmented Reality Appendix: Augmented Reality Encyclopedia
Subject Areas: Virtual reality [UYV], Computer security [UR], Graphical & digital media applications [UG]
