Multi-user Augmented Reality Application for Video Communication in Virtual Space

TL;DR

This paper introduces a novel multi-user augmented reality platform for video communication that enables natural, seamless interactions in shared virtual spaces without screen size limitations.

Contribution

It presents a new AR-based video calling platform allowing multiple users to interact in a shared virtual environment without screen sharing constraints.

Findings

Supports unlimited participants in a single conference

Enhances naturalness of communication through AR immersion

Overcomes physical barriers in traditional video calls

Abstract

Communication is the most useful tool to impart knowledge, understand ideas, clarify thoughts and expressions, organize plan and manage every single day-to-day activity. Although there are different modes of communication, physical barrier always affects the clarity of the message due to the absence of body language and facial expressions. These barriers are overcome by video calling, which is technically the most advance mode of communication at present. The proposed work concentrates around the concept of video calling in a more natural and seamless way using Augmented Reality (AR). AR can be helpful in giving the users an experience of physical presence in each other's environment. Our work provides an entirely new platform for video calling, wherein the users can enjoy the privilege of their own virtual space to interact with the individual's environment. Moreover, there is no limitation of sharing the same screen space. Any number of participants can be accommodated over a single conference without having to compromise the screen size.