Re: Augmented reality on UK TV

[P3D John W Roberts <roberts@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Date: Tue, 29 Oct 1996 04:54:19 -0600
>From: P3D Peter Homer <P.J.Homer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Augmented reality on UK TV

>Last night (28/10/96) the UK science programme "Tomorrows World " had a
>feature om what is called " Augmented Reality". This was a virtual reality
>set up with the addition of two small video cameras on top of the headset
>allowing stereo virtual reality  and "real" reality to be mixed. 

The real advantage of this approach is that now the truly dedicated 3D
enthusiast can wear the headset *all the time*.

Of course, like a wedding ring, the headset will tend eventually to get
stuck, and you'll hear parents making remarks like:
   "Help me take off this VR headset, son. Just once, I want to see you
   with *my own eyes*."

(Those too young to have seen the "Star Wars" movies may disregard the
previous joke, and insert references to "Lawnmower Man". :-)

John R


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