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Augmented Reality

An Emerging Technologies Guide to AR

  • 1 Edición - 31 de diciembre de 2012
  • Última edición
  • Autores: Joseph Rampolla, Greg Kipper
  • Idioma: Inglés

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 mo… Leer más

Descripción

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.

Puntos claves

  • Educates readers how best to use augmented reality regardless of industry
  • Provides an in-depth understanding of AR and ideas ranging from new business applications to new crime fighting methods
  • Includes actual examples and case studies from both private and government application

De interès para

Chief Technology Officers, Law Enforcement, Information Security Professionals, Investigators, Lawmakers, Military branches

Índice

Dedication

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Foreword

Chapter 1. What Is Augmented Reality?

The Definition of Augmented Reality

The Components of Augmented Reality

A Brief History of Augmented Reality

Augmented Reality Today: 2012

The Differences Between Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality

The Difference Between AR and QR Codes

Challenges with AR

The Opportunities for Augmented Reality

Summary

Chapter 2. The Types of Augmented Reality

How Augmented Reality Works

Augmented Reality Methods

AR Display Technology

Interaction in AR Applications

Summary

Chapter 3. The Value of Augmented Reality

The Next User Interface

The Uses of Augmented Reality

Sports, Gaming, and Entertainment

Education

Maintenance and Repair

Medicine

Business and Commerce

Summary

Chapter 4. The Value of Augmented Reality: Public Safety, The Military, and The Law

Public Safety, The Military, and The Law

AR and Law Enforcement

AR for Firefighters

AR and The Military

AR Satellite Finder

AR Flight Tracker

AR Ship Finder

Augmented Reality and The Law

Summary

Chapter 5. Innovators and Organizations

Introduction

Companies Specializing in AR

AR Tools

AR Blogs

Summary

Chapter 6. Visions of the Future

Introduction

The Big Trends

Technical Trends

Future Concepts for Augmented Reality

AR Contact Lenses

Conclusions

Glossary

References

Index

Reseñas

"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

Detalles del producto

  • Edición: 1
  • Última edición
  • Publicado: 31 de diciembre de 2012
  • Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los autores

JR

Joseph Rampolla

Joseph Rampolla has been a law enforcement officer for 17 years for a suburban police department in the NY/NJ Metropolitan area. In 2003 he was assigned to a regional computer crimes task force in Northern New Jersey. He is a nationally recognized speaker on the topics of cyber crime, augmented reality, virtual worlds, counter-terrorism, cyber-bullying, and undercover Internet Relay Chat (IRC) investigations. He has taught international law enforcement at Microsoft in Redmond, WA, in the Ontario Canadian Providence, and taught cyber crime topics to all levels of law enforcement for the National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. In his spare time he teaches in various diverse communities as an outreach coordinator for homeland security interests. Joseph serves as a consultant for various organizations across the United States and presents for the National District Attorney's Association (NDAA) and Fox Valley Technical College.
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Consultant for various organizations across the United States and presents for the National District Attorney's Association (NDAA) and Fox Valley Technical College

GK

Greg Kipper

Gregory Kipper is a futurist and strategic forecaster in emerging technologies. He specialized in IT security and information assurance for 17 years, working for the last 11 years in the fields of digital forensics and the impacts emerging technologies have on crime and crime fighting. Mr. Kipper has been the keynote speaker at select industry events, a digital forensics instructor, and a trusted advisor to both the government and commercial sectors. He has published books in the fields of digital forensics and emerging technologies, including: "Investigator's Guide to Steganography," "Wireless Crime and Forensic Investigation," and "Virtualization and Forensics."
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Futurist and Strategic Forecaster in Emerging Technologies

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