An augmented reality indoor room reservation system
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Master's thesis
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2018-11-07
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Mobile Computing, Services and Security
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SCI3045
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Master’s Programme in Computer, Communication and Information Sciences
Language
en
Pages
104
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Abstract
Today, Augmented Reality (AR) and indoor localization technology are attracting much attention from both academia and commerce. AR is a thriving technology that enhance human senses of the real world by superimposing virtual objects on physical surroundings through digital displays in real time human-technology interaction. Indoor localization technologies offer robust solutions for the indoor environment where the Global Position System (GPS) performance faces weaknesses. Both technologies present a more natural interaction than other solutions between humans and computers that have been researched and applied in various application fields. One such field is room reservation, which could be made more efficient and enjoyable by using adaptive high-tech solutions. This thesis aims to construct a prototype for an AR indoor room reservation system. To achieve this objective, the study used an indoor localization server provided by the case company. After background researching indoor localization and AR and analyzing the system requirements, architecture, and interaction, the study produced a system that provided an efficient room reservation service. In this system, a smartphone is used as an AR display to present virtual objects which overlap with the physical environment on the digital screen. The functions of the system and the location accuracy of the virtual objects were validated in the evaluation tests during the development of the prototype. The system was developed with abilities to locate AR objects accurately on the screen and reserve the room on the basis of those AR objects. However, there are limitations within the system, for example the location of the AR object may be inaccurate. Further development of the system could solve the problem and provide end-users with a more enjoyable, natural and efficient room reservation experience.Description
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Ylä-Jääski, AnttiThesis advisor
Jiang, DongKeywords
augmented reality, mobile computing, indoor localization system, user interaction