Augmented Reality Sightseeing (via igeedee)

Fraunhofer IGD presents Augmented Reality technology for assistant living using the example of Berlin.

Center of the project is a table with a satellite image of Berlin on which a 3D model of the Berlin Wall and the urban development from 1940 - 2008 are displayed. Therefore urban grain plans showing areas covered with buildings is augmented on the satellite image. The visualization is presented on UMPCs and the iPhone via video seethrough.

Furthermore posters are showing the system working outdoors. Historic photographs are seamless superimposed and showing the development of landmarks. The interface is kept very simple by fading in information and overlays context and location-sensitive.