Realization of mobile augmented reality based personal navigation services in 3rd generation cellular networks

We discuss augmented reality and its applicability in mobile environments. We introduce possible positioning technologies for future mobile augmented reality terminals and evaluate their suitability in 3rd generation cellular networks. We select a cellular system based approach and present one solution for the creation of future mobile augmented reality systems. As an example application, we present a personal navigation system, of which we have built a prototype to enable navigation services in urban areas. The prototype system is incorporated in a wearable computer and uses the currently available technologies for positioning. The technologies used have the same key characteristics as the proposed solution. They thus provide an excellent environment for developing and testing the concepts presented in this paper.