Are you familiar with this symbol?
If yes, you have played that game before.
If no, continue reading.
Well, the word 'augment' if searched from Oxford English Dictionary means extension or increase. If you combine with the word Augmented Reality which brings the raw meaning of extended reality. Augmented reality is an interaction between the real-life object and computer generated object. For an illustration, what may appear as a red straw in real-life could be a crayon, laser-pointer or a red pen in the computer world.
Alright, enough of explanation here, I don't want go anymore in-depth to the coding part, cause it will be very technical. For those who insists here you go.
Let's try out some basic AR samples.
Click here
It will link you to GE Eco Imagination site where you can test the application have a taste of AR. Before you begin, you need:
- Your eyes and hands
- Screen
- Internet Access
- Webcam
- Printer OR Smartphone
Obtain this PDF file.
Either print the black and white diagram or load it to your smartphone.
Click either Launch Wind Turbine or Launch Solar Energy.
An Adobe Flash warns you about the flash will gaining access to your webcam.
Approve it.
Arm yourself with the symbol.
Enjoy.
So, what is it going to do with Assassin's Creed 2 you ask?
Amazingly, UBISOFT is quite smart in implementing it in their teaser site.
You may skip the useless trailer, click on the grey logo to access the PDF file as you did with the GE.
If you are lazy, the images are ready for you below:
Still don't get it?
*sighs*
I shall demonstrate one for you.
Have fun!~
-N.
