An augmented virtuality approach to 3D videoconferencing

This paper describes the concept, prototypical implementation, and usability evaluation of an augmented virtuality (AV) based videoconferencing (VC) system: "cAR/PE!". We present a first solution which allows three participants at different locations to communicate over a network in an environment simulating a traditional face-to-face meeting. Integrated into the AV environment are live video streams of the participants spatially arranged around a virtual table, a large virtual presentation screen for 2D display and application sharing, and 3D geometry (models) within the room and on top of the table.

本文描述了一个基于增强虚拟（AV）的视频会议（VC）系统“cAR/PE!”的概念、原型实现和可用性评估。我们提出了第一种解决方案，该方案允许位于不同地点的三名参与者在一个模拟传统面对面会议的环境中通过网络进行交流。集成到AV环境中的有参与者的实时视频流，这些视频流在空间上围绕一张虚拟桌子排列，还有一个用于二维显示和应用共享的大型虚拟演示屏幕，以及房间内和桌子上的三维几何图形（模型）。