The "ICA" also makes parking a whole lot easier. When in "parking" mode, the "ICA" will help identify empty parking spaces.
It will also display the neccessary information about that space, i.e. Time Limit, Fees.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_WKEB6ZKlY&feature=player_embedded
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Monday, 29 March 2010
IDAT204 - Augmented Reality Project - ICA - Fourth Feature
The "ICA" will also assist you with your breaking. When there is a car in front of you slowing down, the display will instantly change that car to red, the deeper the red the more it is breaking.
It will also notify you of upcoming traffic lights, the driver will receive an on-screen warning if the lights are red.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwSfl8LqSNc&feature=player_embedded
It will also notify you of upcoming traffic lights, the driver will receive an on-screen warning if the lights are red.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwSfl8LqSNc&feature=player_embedded
IDAT204 - Augmented Reality Project ICA - Third Feature
When using the ICA you will automatically get a built-in Satelitte Navigation System (SATNAV). Not only do you get a normal "SATNAV", but unlike any other on the market today, you get an on-screen visual aid as well.
The "VSATNAV" will paint a line on the road, all you have to do is follow the road, it will also give you an on-screen warning of any upcoming turnings and will highlight all road signs with the distance to your location on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u09Mfy4BvL0&feature=player_embedded
The "VSATNAV" will paint a line on the road, all you have to do is follow the road, it will also give you an on-screen warning of any upcoming turnings and will highlight all road signs with the distance to your location on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u09Mfy4BvL0&feature=player_embedded
IDAT204 - Augmented Reality Project - ICA - First Feature
Well i thought i would do some posts about my Augmented Reality project.
Now that i've done my final presentation im just going to provide some links to each feature, and then talk about them a little bit.
The first of the five main features is the Hazard Perception feature. The idea of this feature is to provide the user an on-screen warning if something that could cause a hazard comes into the road. This could be a pedestrian or another car pulling out.
The feature itself will display a small red box when the hazard is on-screen. You can find the video below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH9mAxylF5U&feature=player_embedded
Now that i've done my final presentation im just going to provide some links to each feature, and then talk about them a little bit.
The first of the five main features is the Hazard Perception feature. The idea of this feature is to provide the user an on-screen warning if something that could cause a hazard comes into the road. This could be a pedestrian or another car pulling out.
The feature itself will display a small red box when the hazard is on-screen. You can find the video below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH9mAxylF5U&feature=player_embedded
IDAT204 - Augmented Reality Project - ICA - Second Feature
The second feature of my project is the speed trap feature.
This feature is pretty simple, instead of a normal SATNAV where it notifies you by sound, the ICA will display the trap on the screen and then tell the driver what speed they need to be going.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH9mAxylF5U&feature=player_embedded
This feature is pretty simple, instead of a normal SATNAV where it notifies you by sound, the ICA will display the trap on the screen and then tell the driver what speed they need to be going.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH9mAxylF5U&feature=player_embedded
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
IDAT204 - Augmented Reality - Final Product
Just a quick post with the link to the final product for my Augmented Reality Project.
You can find all the information and videos at the following address...
http://www.garrybarter.com/ar/project.html
You can find all the information and videos at the following address...
http://www.garrybarter.com/ar/project.html
Monday, 8 February 2010
IDAT204 - Augmented Reality - Main Idea, Whats next?
So i've gone through my main idea, so what's next?
Obviously i need to tweak some of the ideas a little but that goes without saying. They will develop as i develop this idea.
The main thing is to sort out the graphics, so it compensates between the driver and the road and doesn't distract the driver too much.
I also need to decide how i plan to implement this idea and how good i can make the final product.
For the final presentation of my product i think i will create an advert for the system, very similar to those that you find on the American TV networks advertising the latest in hair growth creams or something along those lines.
Im quite liking this assignment and hopefully this idea can be developed to quite a high standard.
Stay tuned to find out how the next stages go.
Obviously i need to tweak some of the ideas a little but that goes without saying. They will develop as i develop this idea.
The main thing is to sort out the graphics, so it compensates between the driver and the road and doesn't distract the driver too much.
I also need to decide how i plan to implement this idea and how good i can make the final product.
For the final presentation of my product i think i will create an advert for the system, very similar to those that you find on the American TV networks advertising the latest in hair growth creams or something along those lines.
Im quite liking this assignment and hopefully this idea can be developed to quite a high standard.
Stay tuned to find out how the next stages go.
IDAT204 - Augmented Reality - Main Implementation
Ok, so i've gone through each of the features, all thats left now to talk about is how i would implement the system.
The two main ideas i've had are to use either a special screen instead of the windscreen, or a special pair of glasses.
The first option is probably the best for implementation, however this idea could not be that feasable due to cost. The windscreen of a car is designed to break quite easily, so if it's breaking all the time and the system costs a fair amount people would not bother.
The second option solves this problem. You could use special augmented reality glasses instead, so when the driver/user sits down at the wheel he puts the glasses on, which are hooked up to the on-board computer system, and can use the car assistance system.
The two main ideas i've had are to use either a special screen instead of the windscreen, or a special pair of glasses.
The first option is probably the best for implementation, however this idea could not be that feasable due to cost. The windscreen of a car is designed to break quite easily, so if it's breaking all the time and the system costs a fair amount people would not bother.
The second option solves this problem. You could use special augmented reality glasses instead, so when the driver/user sits down at the wheel he puts the glasses on, which are hooked up to the on-board computer system, and can use the car assistance system.
IDAT204 - Augmented Reality - Main Idea 8th Post
The final feature of the car assistance system is the hazard warning.
Hazards can be defined by anything from someone moving into your lane, to there being an accident ahead.
If something like this happened, the system would automatically detect it and then display a warning.
Here is an example of a warning when someone moves into your lane ahead of you.
Once again another mock-up using the brush tool.
Hazards can be defined by anything from someone moving into your lane, to there being an accident ahead.
If something like this happened, the system would automatically detect it and then display a warning.
Here is an example of a warning when someone moves into your lane ahead of you.
Once again another mock-up using the brush tool.The image above is highlighted in a sharp red, however for something not as serious as a car coming into your lane it wouldnt be as sharp. This colour would be for something like an accident or immediate danger.
The system would also monitor the traffic through a 3G feed, so it could notify if the driver if the traffic was particularly heavy in an oncoming area. It would then work with the GPS to deliver a work around route.
The system would also monitor the traffic through a 3G feed, so it could notify if the driver if the traffic was particularly heavy in an oncoming area. It would then work with the GPS to deliver a work around route.
IDAT204 - Augmented Reality - Main Idea 7th Post
The fourth feature of the driving assistance isn't a main feature. It is the road sign system.
The main part of this feature is to highlight your destination that the GPS is going to. So when it comes up one a roadsign your attention is alerted by a highly visible colour.
Here is another quick mock-up of this feature.
Another quick mock-up. Obviously this driver using the system is going to Harrow.
The main part of this feature is to highlight your destination that the GPS is going to. So when it comes up one a roadsign your attention is alerted by a highly visible colour.
Here is another quick mock-up of this feature.
Another quick mock-up. Obviously this driver using the system is going to Harrow.
IDAT204 - Augmented Reality - Main Idea 6th Post
The third feature to talk about is the speed camera feature. This feature will make all speed camera's highly visible and the speed that is required to be just as visible.
Obviously the yellow speed camera is quite visible as it is, however this will make the whole object, not just the camera, flourescent yellow.
Also it will make every speed change sign highly visible. This will allow users to be aware of how fast they need to be so they do not get penalised.
This system will also put the neccessary speed next to the speed camera, just in case the speed is not shown clearly.
Obviously the yellow speed camera is quite visible as it is, however this will make the whole object, not just the camera, flourescent yellow.
Also it will make every speed change sign highly visible. This will allow users to be aware of how fast they need to be so they do not get penalised.
This system will also put the neccessary speed next to the speed camera, just in case the speed is not shown clearly.
The two images below show a speed camera without the system effecting it, and with the system effecting it. Please note the image with the system effecting it is not anywhere near the final version of the camera, just a quick version done with a paint brush.
Just a quick mock-up of what the system will create. Will look a lot more convincing in final version!
Just a quick mock-up of what the system will create. Will look a lot more convincing in final version!
IDAT204 - Augmented Reality - Main Idea 5th Post
The second main feature of this system is the GPS side of it.
The GPS works as you might think it would work, it paints a line on the road showing the driver where to go.
This technique is very similar to the one shown in racing computer games, in these there called "Driving lines". They tell the user where to put the car to get the best speed. Obviously the car assitance will not want the driver to drive faster, but get to where they want to go.
Driving aid in Need For Speed.
The GPS works as you might think it would work, it paints a line on the road showing the driver where to go.
This technique is very similar to the one shown in racing computer games, in these there called "Driving lines". They tell the user where to put the car to get the best speed. Obviously the car assitance will not want the driver to drive faster, but get to where they want to go.
Driving aid in Need For Speed.As you can see from the image above, the driving aid isn't too overpowering so the user can still appreciate the graphics in the game. However in the driving assitance system, the driving line, along with the arrows would be a lot clearer.
This feature of the system would also have a distance counter, to allow the driver to see how far he has got left to get to their destination.
It would also have direction arrows to tell the driver where to turn.
This feature of the system would also have a distance counter, to allow the driver to see how far he has got left to get to their destination.
It would also have direction arrows to tell the driver where to turn.
IDAT204 - Augmented Reality - Main Idea 4th Post
So this is the first post about the features of the car assistance system.
The first feature that im going to post about is the main feature, the braking assist. This may sound like something that automatically slowes the car down for you, but it is much more than that.
The main system of the braking assist is changing the visual display to show a car is braking/slowing. I have two images below that show a normal display and then a mock-up of the same image with the braking assist on.
The braking assist will sharpen and become brighter the more the car brakes.
To further this system, the system could also slow the car if the system recognises that the car in front of the drivers car slows. The sharper the colour, the more the car brakes.
The first feature that im going to post about is the main feature, the braking assist. This may sound like something that automatically slowes the car down for you, but it is much more than that.
The main system of the braking assist is changing the visual display to show a car is braking/slowing. I have two images below that show a normal display and then a mock-up of the same image with the braking assist on.
The braking assist will sharpen and become brighter the more the car brakes.
To further this system, the system could also slow the car if the system recognises that the car in front of the drivers car slows. The sharper the colour, the more the car brakes.
IDAT204 - Augmented Reality - Main Idea 3rd Post
Well after posting up my ideas for this project, im now going to go through the specifics. Beggining with how the system will look.
The augmented reality system will display on the dashboard. And the user/driver will be able to look at the road as if normal, and see all of the displayed features.
Similar view as to where the display will show. Obviously on the other side as were not in America!
The augmented reality system will display on the dashboard. And the user/driver will be able to look at the road as if normal, and see all of the displayed features.
Similar view as to where the display will show. Obviously on the other side as were not in America!Displaying in this way means that the drivers vision won't be obscured or taken of the road.
IDAT204 - Augmented Reality - Main Idea 2nd Post
Well i thought i would continue talking about my main idea for the augmented reality project.
In the last post i talked about a couple of the features of the car assistance system.
I've now sat down and put this on paper:
The first image is of my initial ideas and the second is of the development of my final idea.
In the last post i talked about a couple of the features of the car assistance system.
I've now sat down and put this on paper:
The first image is of my initial ideas and the second is of the development of my final idea.
IDAT204 - Augmented Reality - Main Idea
Well i've come up with my initial idea for IDAT204. We have to create something to use augmented reality to do something...
A pretty open brief.
This is the actual brief, as it appears on the module overview document found on the university portal:
"Working individually participants are required:
- To investigates either (option 1) the ways in which the real world can be augmented with different forms of digital information or (option 2) the ways in which an interactive sound environment can be designed, constricted and implemented.
- To negotiate your particular idea and its possible implementations with the tutors in order to define the “nature”, “specifications” and “realisation” of your individual project.
- To implement your idea in the most creative and effective way.
- To analyse in your blog the conceptual context of your idea and final product, the aim and the results achieved, the positive and negative aspects of its planning, designing and implementation."
My main idea for this brief will be titled "Car Assistance", all of my further blogs on this subject will be titled this.
The main idea is to incorporate a car assistance system into a driving expeirence to help the driver get to where they need to be, quickly and safely.
The system will allow users to see many different things such as where they need to go, and also show when other drivers are slowing down.
More posts to follow on this subject.
A pretty open brief.
This is the actual brief, as it appears on the module overview document found on the university portal:
"Working individually participants are required:
- To investigates either (option 1) the ways in which the real world can be augmented with different forms of digital information or (option 2) the ways in which an interactive sound environment can be designed, constricted and implemented.
- To negotiate your particular idea and its possible implementations with the tutors in order to define the “nature”, “specifications” and “realisation” of your individual project.
- To implement your idea in the most creative and effective way.
- To analyse in your blog the conceptual context of your idea and final product, the aim and the results achieved, the positive and negative aspects of its planning, designing and implementation."
My main idea for this brief will be titled "Car Assistance", all of my further blogs on this subject will be titled this.
The main idea is to incorporate a car assistance system into a driving expeirence to help the driver get to where they need to be, quickly and safely.
The system will allow users to see many different things such as where they need to go, and also show when other drivers are slowing down.
More posts to follow on this subject.
IDAT204 - Augmented Reality - Quick Idea
Just had another quick idea that i might use as a fall back option if my chosen idea isn't good enough.
The idea is to have a special pair of glasses that allow the user to count cards.
What i mean is, the glasses will allow the user to be able to count what cards have been pulled from a hand. This would then be used inside casino's to cheat the casino and be able to win large amounts of money.
Might come back to this idea because it could be quite a useful project to look at.
The idea is to have a special pair of glasses that allow the user to count cards.
What i mean is, the glasses will allow the user to be able to count what cards have been pulled from a hand. This would then be used inside casino's to cheat the casino and be able to win large amounts of money.
Might come back to this idea because it could be quite a useful project to look at.
Monday, 25 January 2010
IDAT204 - Augumented Reality
Well for our project for this term we have to create some sort of project to work with augmented reality...
After our initial lecture my mind was racing with ideas for my project, the bonus with this project is that if your idea is not viable to create using the augmented reality technology then as long as you make something that shows what the idea is in a clear way then that is fine.
So some of my ideas i came up with are...
The lynx effect, this is one my personal favourites, for reasons that will become clear shortly. The idea is that, once you put on a special pair of augmented reality glasses, you can see through peoples clothes. In a very similar way to the way in the James Bond movies or in the lynx advert.
Zombie, this is another one that i like. When the user puts on the special augmented reality glasses, whoever the user looks at suddenly appears as a zombie trying to kill them. I think this effect would be cool and not to difficult to set up. Obviously due to a lack of funds i will not be able to program this to work with glasses however i could just use a trick of film so it seems that it is actually happening.
Explosion, this idea is pretty simple, whenever you wear the glasses, whichever building you look at will have a series of explosions coming out of it. This means that it will give the effect like there is a terrorist attack on whatever building you look at. You could also expand the idea to include headphones on the glasses so it plays the explosion sound into your ears to make it seem authentic.
Football teams, this is my only idea which i could actually create using the special augmented reality cards and software. My idea is pretty simple, whenever you were watching a football game or reading a preview about a match, you hook up the cards and the web camera. Then the players/formation and team news will appear, this will give the effect like there off the screen.
Player HUD, for this idea i thought that maybe you could take an existing First Person Shooter such as HALO or Call of Duty and create a standout display, so when you put the glasses on you have a 3d hub appear close to your eyes so that you have better vision. The nearest i have seen to this is in the Avatar blockbuster.
After our initial lecture my mind was racing with ideas for my project, the bonus with this project is that if your idea is not viable to create using the augmented reality technology then as long as you make something that shows what the idea is in a clear way then that is fine.
So some of my ideas i came up with are...
The lynx effect, this is one my personal favourites, for reasons that will become clear shortly. The idea is that, once you put on a special pair of augmented reality glasses, you can see through peoples clothes. In a very similar way to the way in the James Bond movies or in the lynx advert.
Zombie, this is another one that i like. When the user puts on the special augmented reality glasses, whoever the user looks at suddenly appears as a zombie trying to kill them. I think this effect would be cool and not to difficult to set up. Obviously due to a lack of funds i will not be able to program this to work with glasses however i could just use a trick of film so it seems that it is actually happening.
Explosion, this idea is pretty simple, whenever you wear the glasses, whichever building you look at will have a series of explosions coming out of it. This means that it will give the effect like there is a terrorist attack on whatever building you look at. You could also expand the idea to include headphones on the glasses so it plays the explosion sound into your ears to make it seem authentic.
Football teams, this is my only idea which i could actually create using the special augmented reality cards and software. My idea is pretty simple, whenever you were watching a football game or reading a preview about a match, you hook up the cards and the web camera. Then the players/formation and team news will appear, this will give the effect like there off the screen.
Player HUD, for this idea i thought that maybe you could take an existing First Person Shooter such as HALO or Call of Duty and create a standout display, so when you put the glasses on you have a 3d hub appear close to your eyes so that you have better vision. The nearest i have seen to this is in the Avatar blockbuster.
Saturday, 19 December 2009
IDAT204 - Second Life - Final post
Right so...
We finally did our presentation to vlad. In the presentation we showed him our area inside second life, by logging on and actually showing him. We also had a video and some pictures from the actual event.
The link to the pictures is http://www.flickr.com/photos/37525283@N02/sets/72157622863148891/
The link to the video is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioiKy5wTQlk
Just so you know, the images are Adam Grove's and i created the video, with footage from Gemma, Luke and myself.
As well as showing this, we had to show our work on a blog, Carla put this together and the link is http://en.wordpress.com/tag/idat-204-workshop-2/
Hopefully all the links will work ok for you, if they don't or if you have any questions please contact me.
We finally did our presentation to vlad. In the presentation we showed him our area inside second life, by logging on and actually showing him. We also had a video and some pictures from the actual event.
The link to the pictures is http://www.flickr.com/photos/37525283@N02/sets/72157622863148891/
The link to the video is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioiKy5wTQlk
Just so you know, the images are Adam Grove's and i created the video, with footage from Gemma, Luke and myself.
As well as showing this, we had to show our work on a blog, Carla put this together and the link is http://en.wordpress.com/tag/idat-204-workshop-2/
Hopefully all the links will work ok for you, if they don't or if you have any questions please contact me.
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
IDAT204 - Second Life - Whats Next?
Right after doing our project proposal i thought i would do a quick post about what's next for our project.
We decided to give each other tasks, my task for the week is to start advertising the fundraiser inside Second Life. To do this i am going to create a sort of in-game flyer, and hand them out saying to email an email address to sign up to the mailing list. The reason im doing this is because we don't have a guarenteed piece of land, or a confirmed date yet. When these details get confirmed, we will send out an email infoming them.
We decided to give each other tasks, my task for the week is to start advertising the fundraiser inside Second Life. To do this i am going to create a sort of in-game flyer, and hand them out saying to email an email address to sign up to the mailing list. The reason im doing this is because we don't have a guarenteed piece of land, or a confirmed date yet. When these details get confirmed, we will send out an email infoming them.
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