Graphical user interface concepts for tactical augmented reality

Chris Argenta; Anne Murphy; Jeremy Hinton; James Cook; Todd Sherrill; Steve Snarski

doi:10.1117/12.849462

5 May 2010 Graphical user interface concepts for tactical augmented reality

Chris Argenta, Anne Murphy, Jeremy Hinton, James Cook, Todd Sherrill, Steve Snarski

Proceedings Volume 7688, Head- and Helmet-Mounted Displays XV: Design and Applications; 76880I (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.849462
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2010, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

Applied Research Associates and BAE Systems are working together to develop a wearable augmented reality system under the DARPA ULTRA-Vis program^†. Our approach to achieve the objectives of ULTRAVis, called iLeader, incorporates a full color 40° field of view (FOV) see-thru holographic waveguide integrated with sensors for full position and head tracking to provide an unobtrusive information system for operational maneuvers. iLeader will enable warfighters to mark-up the 3D battle-space with symbologic identification of graphical control measures, friendly force positions and enemy/target locations. Our augmented reality display provides dynamic real-time painting of symbols on real objects, a pose-sensitive 360° representation of relevant object positions, and visual feedback for a variety of system activities. The iLeader user interface and situational awareness graphical representations are highly intuitive, nondisruptive, and always tactically relevant. We used best human-factors practices, system engineering expertise, and cognitive task analysis to design effective strategies for presenting real-time situational awareness to the military user without distorting their natural senses and perception. We present requirements identified for presenting information within a see-through display in combat environments, challenges in designing suitable visualization capabilities, and solutions that enable us to bring real-time iconic command and control to the tactical user community.

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Chris Argenta, Anne Murphy, Jeremy Hinton, James Cook, Todd Sherrill, and Steve Snarski "Graphical user interface concepts for tactical augmented reality", Proc. SPIE 7688, Head- and Helmet-Mounted Displays XV: Design and Applications, 76880I (5 May 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.849462

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