Augmented reality (AR) is the process of overlaying computer-based visual information over the physical world. AR systems can provide users quicker and clearer comprehension of information than could be achieved using any other method.
Recently AR technology could be seen during the 2002 Winter Olympics during speed skating and downhill skiing events. In these speed skating events, television viewers were able to see computer images of athletesÂ’ flags that appeared to be slightly under the ice of corresponding lanes, for quick determination of the nationality of each skater. During Olympic downhill skiing events, a television replay of the leading ski run was often displayed on top of the live ski run of another skier, for comparison between the leading and current ski run.
Adding AR capability to MoCA technology creates MAR technology. This powerful combination of technologies enables mobile users to receive dynamically created information based on contextual input on top of the physical world using body mounted or vehicle displays.