Mobile vision based augmented reality navigation system

Augmented reality applications become more and more popular due to increasing computation speed of the mobile handsets and need of easy and intuitive navigation. Existing systems are implemented on the basis of GPS and compass where relative position and orientation of the handset is considered. Such hardware requirements decrease amount of compatible devices and limits system usage to outdoors where GPS signal is available. The paper presents a vision-based augmented reality navigation system implemented on the Android mobile phone. Image data of interest object and handset position are acquired by the users, however GPS position is not required for the system operation.