Transparent interface: a seamless media space integrating the real and virtual worlds

This paper presents an augmented reality system with a film-type transparent display. When the user selects a real world object by pointing at it with his/her finger, the associated information is projected onto the display which is located between the user and objects, resulting in the visual integration of the computer-generated digital information with real world objects. It is noted here that the user doesn´t need wearing any special devices. Applications of the system are also presented.