Chapter 11, Problem 5EQ

Explanation of Solution

Virtual Reality (VR):

Virtual reality means creation of an artificial environment that seems to be a real world that involves 3D images like computer-generated avatars and followed by sense organs.

Augmented Reality (AR):

Augmented reality is a type of VR technology that integrates both real and virtual information in their real time environment with extra layers of superimposed digital information over a natural existing environment.

The way mobile devices are used in VR and AR:

• The most available and best fit device for Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality is mobile devices and it can be experienced through the camera on a smartphone device.
• VR box headset is required to experience Virtual Reality on your mobile device.
• There are two types of Augmented Reality used in mobile apps such as:
• 1. 1. Marker-based Augmented Reality :
     • Face filters – this technology is used in face filters app to show dog ears in human ears.
     • Inkhunter – this app places a virtual tattoo on our body.

1. 2. Markerless Augmented Reality :
   • IKEA Place – using this app through camera we can virtually place the IKEA products in our house...