Augmented Reality Contact Lenses Michelle Lane Augmented Reality

Augmented Reality Contact Lenses Michelle Lane

Augmented Reality • The overlaying of digital data on the real world – Physical real-world environment – Elements are merged with virtual computer-generated imagery – Creates a mixed reality

Current Uses of AR Use of AR technology What it does Wikitude Presents users with data about their surroundings by overlaying information on the real-time camera view (Yeoman, 2009). BMW Z 4 Drive around your own miniature Z 4 on screen USPS Priority Mail Virtual Box Simulator Customers are able see how well their item fits inside a transparent box (Elliott, 2010). Other cool uses: http: //mashable. com/2009/12/26/augmented-reality-marketing/

AR Contact Lenses • In-eye heads-up display • Provide us with information about the world around us Read the article written by lead designer/research Dr. Babak Parviz http: //spectrum. ieee. org/biomedical/bionics/augmented-reality-in-a-contact-lens/0

Possibilities for the future • Sensors built onto lenses could let diabetic wearers keep tabs on blood-sugar levels • Virtual captions scrolling under everything you see • Player’s profile and stats flashing in front of you • Virtual displays for pilots • Telescopic vision for soldiers • Videogame projections

Challenges 1. Making all components safe for the eye 2. Getting all the parts to work together 3. Fitting everything on 1. 5 square centimeters of a flexible, transparent polymer

References • Cassella, D. (2009, November 3). What is augmented reality (AR): augmented reality defined, i. Phone augmented reality apps and games and more. Digital Trends • Chen, B. (2009, September 10). Digital contacts will keep an eye on your vital signs. Wired • Elliott, A. (2010, January). Ten awesome uses of augmented reality marketing. Mashable • Parviz, B. A. (2009, September). Augmented reality in a contact lens. IEEE Spectrum, • Yeoman, I. (2009, November 6). Augmented reality and the world of science fiction. Hospitality Net