Mobile tracking system and optical tracking integration for mobile mixed reality. (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bajana, Ján; Francia, Daniela; Liverani, Alfredo; Krajčovič, Martin
• Is Part Of: International journal of computer applications technology. Volume 53:Number 1(2016)
• Page Start: 13
• Page End: 22
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: augmented reality -- mobile tracking systems -- mobile devices -- network streaming -- client-server architecture -- optical tracking -- infrared markers -- IR marker-based motion capture; Technology -- Data processing -- Periodicals; 620.00285
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0952-8091

Abstract

Augmented Reality (AR) technology is becoming more available for everyday applications, providing advanced information about the observed objects. In this paper we present a system combining optical tracking and augmented reality with applications in local large areas. We use two different tracking technologies for positioning objects: the infrared marker-based motion capture system OptiTrack and the Vuforia software platform, which enables augmented reality app across the real world environment. We present a robust solution for communication between a client (mobile platform) and a server that computes all global tracking data. This technology has high potential for end users and can be of great benefit.