The term technical communication describes the provision of instructions for the manufacturing and modification of products as well as for the safe usage of products. The items to be described are mostly machines or software, but also things for everyday use that require explanation like pharmaceuticals, cooking pots or toys. Almost always, the information is transmitted visually, either on paper or on displays. In the near future, there is a good chance that these two visual channels will be supplemented by inserting data directly into the perception of reality itself. This is known as Augmented Reality.
Let’s take a look at what Augmented Reality is and what role it can play in technical communication.
Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality (AR) generally refers to the enlargement of the human perception of reality by information generated by a computer. An artificial second level is added to the natural environment that provides additional data in real-time.
This second level is usually generated by a mobile phone like the iPhone or Android or by a tablet computer like the iPad. Captured by the camera, the display shows the reality section to which appropriate information and objects are added.
Some examples: Equipped with a smartphone, a user may start the search for a new apartment. As he walks through the desired area, an app for real estate provides him with the needed information in real time: an image of the road as seen by the user, whether suitable apartments are available, ...
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