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A Pilot Study on the Development of an Augmented Reality-based Decision Support System for Free-Form Buildings Construction Management (증강현실 기반의 비정형 건축물 건설관리 의사결정지원시스템 개발에 관한 기초적 연구)

  • Lim, Jang-Sik;Ock, Jong-Ho
    • Korean Journal of Computational Design and Engineering
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    • v.17 no.3
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    • pp.175-187
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    • 2012
  • The BIM simulation systems involve inefficient aspects in delivering real world circumstances because they are operated in the virtual reality (VR) environment without representing the job-site operations. Differently from VR, augmented reality (AR) enhances the reflection of job-site reality to virtual environment. AR influences architecture, design and construction. This reality replaces or merges with the normal physical world and it can be tailored to enhance comprehension for specific design and construction activities. The main objective of this research is to develop an AR-based decision support system for free-form buildings design/construction/maintenance processes. Haewoojae, a free-form housing building built in Seoul area is identified as a model building to generate the system. Seventeen engineers, who are masters or doctorate graduate students at the S university in Seoul and have been working in the Korean construction industry for more than 10 years are invited to validate the system's appropriateness and usability in comparison with its development objectives.

Exploring the Influence of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality on User Satisfaction in Virtual Tourism

  • Thich Van NGUYEN;Tho Van NGUYEN;Dat Van NGUYEN
    • Journal of Distribution Science
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    • v.22 no.6
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    • pp.33-44
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    • 2024
  • Purpose: This study aims to measure how information quality, system quality, security, usefulness, and ease of use of Augmented Reality (VR) and Virtual Reality (AR) influence user satisfaction, motivating intelligent travel technology developers to improve VR/AR quality to meet customer requirements. Research design, data and methodology: This study investigates users interested in travelling in Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang City, Vietnam. The research model was implemented using an online questionnaire and face-to-face from 405 valid samples. To evaluate the scale's reliability, the study used the software SPSS 20. Test research hypotheses and evaluate measurement and structural models. This research uses AMOS 20 software. The proposed model is firmly grounded in the Information System Success model (ISS) and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), providing a solid theoretical foundation for our research. Results: Results show that consumer perceptions of information quality, system quality, security, usefulness, and ease of use have a positive impact on the perceived quality of VR/AR, thereby influencing tourists' travel intention. Conclusions: The results of this research enrich the theoretical understanding of consumer behaviour toward intelligent technology products in tourism, providing management implications for manufacturers to improve the quality of tourism products and satisfy user requirements in experience before considering choosing a destination.

Digital Content Interactions Using RFID/NFC-based Tangible Interfaces in Augmented Reality Environments (증강현실 환경하에서 RFID/NFC 기반의 탠저블 인터페이스를 활용한 디지털 콘텐츠 상호작용)

  • Seo, Dong Woo;Lee, Jae Yeol;Kim, Jae Sung
    • Korean Journal of Computational Design and Engineering
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.159-170
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    • 2015
  • Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) or Near Field Communication (NFC) technology has many advantages over other visual interfaces since it does not require line-of-sight alignment, can identify multiple tags simultaneously, and does not destroy the integrity of original objects. In addition, smart devices such as smartphone and smartpad have NFC/RFID readers which can provide mobile and natural interactions with digital and physical contents. Augmented reality has an excellent visual interaction capability with digital contents in a real environment by embedding digital contents into the physical world. In this paper, we propose a new approach to digital content interactions using RFID/NFC-based tangible interfaces in augmented reality environments that utilize invisible interfaces in addition to marker-based visual interfaces. By combining the advantages of invisible and visual interfaces, more intuitive interactions with digital contents can be provided, which can remove the difficulty of using typical AR paddles that are widely used in AR interactions. In particular, a semantic AR ontology is defined to provide more convenient interactions. Through the semantic ontology-based inferencing, physical querying and filtering are effectively supported. We will show the effectiveness and advantage of the proposed approach by demonstrating implementation results.

Rapid and Tangible Method of Product Design using Augmented Reality Technology (증강 현실을 이용한 산업 제품의 빠르고 효과적인 디자인 방법)

  • Jin, Yoon-Suk;Kim, Yang-Wook;Kim, Bo-Mi;Park, Jun
    • 한국HCI학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2008.02a
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    • pp.55-58
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    • 2008
  • Designers, who design industry products, use CAD(Computer Aided Design) tools for making new design and looking around virtual 3D models. Hand-drawings and sketches show only one viewpoint limiting 3D perception. However, CAD system that provides automation and multiple view points, can help to save time and cost. Accordingly, we developed Augmented Reality(AR) and Rapid Prototyping(RP) based product design system that is interactive and realistic This AR based design system utilize mockups that are made of urethane and styrofoam where as users change 3D model's color, texture and user interface. These interactive ways help to evaluate design more instinctively.

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WIVA : WSN Monitoring Framework based on 3D Visualization and Augmented Reality in Mobile Devices (모바일 기기의 3차원 시각화와 증강현실에 기반한 센서네트워크 모니터링 프레임워크)

  • Koo, Bon-Hyun;Choi, Hyo-Hyun;Shon, Tae-Shik
    • Journal of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of Korea CI
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    • v.46 no.2
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    • pp.106-113
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    • 2009
  • Recently, due to many industrial accidents at construction sites, a variety of researches for structural health monitoring (SHM) of buildings are progressing. For real site application of SHM, one of the advanced technologies has blown as wireless sensor networks (WSN). In this paper, we proposed WIVA(WSN Monitoring framework based on 3D Visualization and Augmented Reality in Mobile Devices) system that applies 3D visualization and AR technology to mobile devices with camera based on WSN in order to expand the extent of information can observe. Moreover, we performed experiments to validate effectiveness in 3D and AR mode that utilize WSN data based on IEEE 802.15.4. In real implementation scenario, we demonstrated a fire occurrence test in 3-story building miniature.

M-Learning Application for Ubiquitous Learning Based on Android Web Platform (안드로이드 웹 플랫폼 기반 U-Learning을 위한 M-Learning 애플리케이션)

  • Kim, Hye-Jin
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.12 no.12
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    • pp.5564-5569
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    • 2011
  • In this paper we introduced Augmented Reality (AR) on Android platform for ubiquitous learning (u-learning). Android is breaking new ground for mobile computing and open technologies. Android is versatile as it is not limited only to mobile phones, but it can be installed on various devices. Android gives developers the opportunity to leverage their development skills, while also building an exciting and active community. Augmented Reality (AR) is going to be the future of most apps; all it takes is a decent processor, a camera, a compass and a GPS, all of which are becoming increasingly common on smart phones. Through AR we can have educational tools that provide individuals with total flexibility to receive, send, and review training and detailed product information through an increasingly ubiquitous web-enabled communication device. In this paper, we proposed Augmented Reality for Species Identification using Android Smartphone with augmented reality in species determination. This study is appropriate in the field of Biology. This is useful in outdoor experimental activities of the students. Like for example while they are visiting the zoo, botanical garden and etc.

Augmented Visualization of Modeling & Simulation Analysis Results (모델링 & 시뮬레이션 해석 결과 증강가시화)

  • Kim, Minseok;Seo, Dong Woo;Lee, Jae Yeol;Kim, Jae Sung
    • Korean Journal of Computational Design and Engineering
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.202-214
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    • 2017
  • The augmented visualization of analysis results can play an import role as a post-processing tool for the modeling & simulation (M&S) technology. In particular, it is essential to develop such an M&S tool which can run on various multi-devices. This paper presents an augmented reality (AR) approach to visualizing and interacting with M&S post-processing results through mobile devices. The proposed approach imports M&S data, extracts analysis information, and converts the extracted information into the one used for AR-based visualization. Finally, the result can be displayed on the mobile device through an AR marker tracking and a shader-based realistic rendering. In particular, the proposed method can superimpose AR-based realistic scenes onto physical objects such as 3D printing-based physical prototypes in a seamless manner, which can provide more immersive visualization and natural interaction of M&S results than conventional VR or AR-based approaches. A user study has been performed to analyze the qualitative usability. Implementation results will also be given to show the advantage and effectiveness of the proposed approach.

Design and Fabrication of Aspherical Optical System for Augmented Reality Application (증강 현실 응용을 위한 비구면 광학계 설계 및 제작)

  • Chang-Won Shin;Hyeong-Chang Ham;Ae-Jin Park;Hee-Jae Jung;Kang-Hwi Lee;Chi-Won Choi
    • Korean Journal of Optics and Photonics
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    • v.34 no.4
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    • pp.157-169
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    • 2023
  • Augmented reality (AR) using a head mounted display (HMD) is used in various fields such as military, medicine, manufacturing, gaming, and education. In this paper, we discuss the design and fabrication of the AR optical system, which is most essential for HMD. The AR optical system for HMD requires a wide transparent area in which the augmented image of the display and the real world can be viewed at the same time. To this end, an AR optical system was designed and manufactured by dividing it into three parts according to each characteristic. Also, the refractive index of the ultra-violet (UV) adhesive layer required to make the three optical systems into one complete AR optical system was considered from the design stage to minimize the optical path shift phenomenon when the input light source passes through the UV adhesive layer. In addition, when designing the AR optical system, two aspheric surfaces were used to compensate for off-axis aberration and to be suitable for mass production. Finally, for HMD mass production, an aspheric AR optical system with a thickness of 11 mm, a diagonal field of view of 40°, and a weight of 11.3 g was designed and manufactured.

In-Vehicle AR-HUD System to Provide Driving-Safety Information

  • Park, Hye Sun;Park, Min Woo;Won, Kwang Hee;Kim, Kyong-Ho;Jung, Soon Ki
    • ETRI Journal
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    • v.35 no.6
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    • pp.1038-1047
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    • 2013
  • Augmented reality (AR) is currently being applied actively to commercial products, and various types of intelligent AR systems combining both the Global Positioning System and computer-vision technologies are being developed and commercialized. This paper suggests an in-vehicle head-up display (HUD) system that is combined with AR technology. The proposed system recognizes driving-safety information and offers it to the driver. Unlike existing HUD systems, the system displays information registered to the driver's view and is developed for the robust recognition of obstacles under bad weather conditions. The system is composed of four modules: a ground obstacle detection module, an object decision module, an object recognition module, and a display module. The recognition ratio of the driving-safety information obtained by the proposed AR-HUD system is about 73%, and the system has a recognition speed of about 15 fps for both vehicles and pedestrians.

A study on the Direction of Application of Metaverse in the Construction Industry (메타버스의 건설시공 적용 방향성에 대한 연구)

  • Choi, Won-Jun;Heo, Seok-Jae;Na, Seunguk;Kim, Chee-Kyeong
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2022.04a
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    • pp.231-232
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    • 2022
  • Metaverse refers to a digitally expanded world by combining real and virtual spaces. As reality expands into the digital world, various things that were not possible before are possible with the aid of the system, and its usefulness is spreading metaverse rapidly regardless of industry. In particular, it is relatively easier to display information from the virtual world over the real world than to bring information from the real world into the virtual world, which is why most industries are pursuing a metaverse using AR(Augmented Reality). The construction industry also tried to introduce the AR metaverse except in certain fields such as education, but it is being used only limitedly due to the limitations of AR devices. The disadvantages of AR devices, which are sensitive to afterimage effects, narrow viewing angles, and environmental influences, are the main reasons that make AR challenging to use in actual workplaces, not only in the construction industry but also in other industries. So as the technological maturity of VR(Virtual Reality) devices increases, VR will gradually replace AR. Therefore, in response to future changes, the construction industry should plan metaverse technology development using VR devices.

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