Seamless mixed reality tracking in tabletop reservoir engineering interaction

Abstract

In this paper we present a novel mixed reality tracking system for collaborative tabletop applications that uses decorative markers and embedded application markers to create a continuous and seamless tracking space for mobile devices. Users can view and interact with mixed reality datasets on their mobile device, such as a tablet or smartphone, from distances both far and very near to the tabletop. We implement the tracking system in the context of a collaborative reservoir engineering tool that brings together many experts who need a private workspace to interact with unique datasets, which is supported by our system.

Shvil

“…Augment reality (AR) has been frequently used in many areas, including civil engineering and design [2][3] and topographical terrain exploration [4]. Several past applications proposed using AR to support collaborations between experts and remote field users [5] [6].…”