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augmented reality

(1) A recent evolution of the term, augmented reality (AR) can refer to any alteration made to an image or video. For example, adding eyeglasses, a mustache or a different hair style to a person's face may be called AR. See Snap Camera and virtual background.

(2) The primary definition of augmented reality (AR) is that images and video are superimposed onto the real world as seen on TV or any display device (see examples below). In contrast, virtual reality (VR) requires a headset and is entirely immersive. See virtual reality, mixed reality, Windows Mixed Reality, smart glasses, Google Tango and augmented virtuality.

Augmented Reality - 1st and Ten

An indispensable feature in TV football is Sportvision's yellow first-down line, which looks as if it were actually painted on the field. (Image courtesy of Sportvision, Inc., www.smt.com)

Olympic Swimming

Without the swimmers' names overlaid on the lanes, it becomes extremely difficult to follow the action. This image from the 2020 Olympics (held over to 2021) was taken from the TV screen.

Get Travel Directions

This early Google Glass example shows the wearer being alerted and given the option to receive directions by foot or bus (see Google Glass and spatial computing glasses). (Images courtesy of Google Inc.)

Get Travel Directions

This early Google Glass example shows the wearer being alerted and given the option to receive directions by foot or bus (see Google Glass and spatial computing glasses). (Images courtesy of Google Inc.)

HoloLens Goggles

The Microsoft HoloLens goggles enables workers to move around their environment while viewing objects created as 3D holograms (see Windows Mixed Reality). (Image courtesy of Microsoft Corporation.)

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The patent also describes the possibilities with this augmented reality device: "An augmented reality device may be applied to a helmet or an eyeglass and may be arranged to locate holographic see-through optical devices at the respective eyes of a user.

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Augment offers users the capability to simulate their products in 3D augmented reality at scale in real-time in real environments, all from the convenience of their smartphones or tablets.

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