An augmented virtuality approach to 3D videoconferencing

Author

Regenbrecht, H. ; Ott, C. ; Wagner, M. ; Lum, T. ; Kohler, P. ; Wilke, W. ; Mueller, E.

Author_Institution

DaimlerChrysler AG, Stuttgart, Germany

fYear

2003

fDate

7-10 Oct. 2003

Firstpage

290

Lastpage

291

Abstract

This paper describes the concept, prototypical implementation, and usability evaluation of an augmented virtuality (AV) based videoconferencing (VC) system: "cAR/PE!". We present a first solution which allows three participants at different locations to communicate over a network in an environment simulating a traditional face-to-face meeting. Integrated into the AV environment are live video streams of the participants spatially arranged around a virtual table, a large virtual presentation screen for 2D display and application sharing, and 3D geometry (models) within the room and on top of the table.

Keywords

augmented reality; groupware; multimedia systems; teleconferencing; virtual reality; 2D display; 3D geometry models; 3D videoconferencing; AV based videoconferencing; AV environment; CSCW; VC system; application sharing; augmented virtuality; cAR/PE!; communication network; distant computer supported collaborative work; face-to-face meeting; prototypical implementation; usability evaluation; video streams; virtual presentation screen; virtual table; Augmented virtuality; Geometry; Solid modeling; Streaming media; Teleconferencing; Two dimensional displays; Usability; Video sharing; Virtual colonoscopy; Virtual prototyping;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Mixed and Augmented Reality, 2003. Proceedings. The Second IEEE and ACM International Symposium on

Print_ISBN

0-7695-2006-5

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ISMAR.2003.1240725

Filename

1240725