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Depth-disparity calibration for augmented reality on binocular optical see-through displays

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Kathrin Berkner,

Nikhil BalramAuthors Info & Claims

MMSys '15: Proceedings of the 6th ACM Multimedia Systems Conference

Pages 120 - 129

https://doi.org/10.1145/2713168.2713171

Published: 18 March 2015 Publication History

Abstract

We present a study of depth-disparity calibration for augmented reality applications using binocular optical see-through displays. Two techniques were proposed and compared. The "paired-eyes" technique leverages the Panum's fusional area to help viewer find alignment between the virtual and physical objects. The "separate-eyes" technique eliminates the need of binocular fusion and involves using both eyes sequentially to check the virtual-physical object alignment on retinal images. We conducted a user study to measure the calibration results and assess the subjective experience of users with the proposed techniques.

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https://doi.org/10.1109/TVCG.2018.2832633
Yan DHu H(2017)Application of Augmented Reality and Robotic Technology in Broadcasting: A SurveyRobotics10.3390/robotics60300186:3(18)Online publication date: 17-Aug-2017
https://doi.org/10.3390/robotics6030018
Bernard FEngelke TKuijper A(2017)User Friendly Calibration for Tracking of Optical Stereo See-Through Head Worn Displays for Augmented Reality2017 International Conference on Cyberworlds (CW)10.1109/CW.2017.14(33-40)Online publication date: Sep-2017
https://doi.org/10.1109/CW.2017.14

Index Terms

Depth-disparity calibration for augmented reality on binocular optical see-through displays
1. Computing methodologies
  1. Computer graphics
    1. Graphics systems and interfaces
      1. Virtual reality
2. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)
    1. Interaction paradigms
      1. Mixed / augmented reality
      2. Virtual reality

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MMSys '15: Proceedings of the 6th ACM Multimedia Systems Conference

March 2015

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ISBN:9781450333511

DOI:10.1145/2713168

General Chair:
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National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Portland State University
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Gabbard JMehra DSwan J(2019)Effects of AR Display Context Switching and Focal Distance Switching on Human PerformanceIEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics10.1109/TVCG.2018.283263325:6(2228-2241)Online publication date: 1-Jun-2019
https://doi.org/10.1109/TVCG.2018.2832633
Yan DHu H(2017)Application of Augmented Reality and Robotic Technology in Broadcasting: A SurveyRobotics10.3390/robotics60300186:3(18)Online publication date: 17-Aug-2017
https://doi.org/10.3390/robotics6030018
Bernard FEngelke TKuijper A(2017)User Friendly Calibration for Tracking of Optical Stereo See-Through Head Worn Displays for Augmented Reality2017 International Conference on Cyberworlds (CW)10.1109/CW.2017.14(33-40)Online publication date: Sep-2017
https://doi.org/10.1109/CW.2017.14

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