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Index
Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
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
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