Dynamic Split-Screen for Visualizing Events in Augmented Reality
L. Becheanu (TU Delft - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science)
E. Eisemann – Mentor (TU Delft - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science)
M.R. Winter – Mentor (TU Delft - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science)
M.J.T. Reinders – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science)
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Since the split-screen effect is highly dynamic, the results are best visualized inside a video. It shows the user engaging with an event by moving through all three phases of the algorithm. The demo is presented in the 3D environment of the Sailing+ application but the camera movement mimics the Augmented Reality behavior of a user with a phone camera.
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Abstract
This paper introduces the concept of the Voronoi Split-Screen in Augmented Reality inside a Sailing Regatta visualization application. We are making use of existing methods in 2D environments and modifying them to treat the implications of merging the screen where a user has complete camera control (3D/AR/VR). This is done in three phases which take into account the 3D coordinates of the cameras, while considering the distance between objects, and mapping them from world space coordinates to screen space. Another important aspect analyzed is the orientation of the main camera compared to where the event is taking place. Furthermore, the algorithm will also give the user guidance on reaching key events by pointing towards them using an arrow, as well as possibilities of choosing the amount of screen size they would like to have when an event is happening by using a slider. The proposed method provides a good starting point for tackling the problem of multiple key events happening at the same time, but it requires large enough displays such that the cells can be properly visualized.