Eyes Free: My Ears onto Here - Sonic augmented reality
Augmented reality usually refers to the overlay of visual information on the world, as recognised by camera software and displayed on a mobile device or headset. In this project, we explore the medium of immersive audio which can be played to augment particular locations or materials through speakers or headphones.
This project will use human-centred design processes to inform the optimum use of audio augmented reality in the creative industries. The project will engage with a cross-section of relevant users and media producers across a range of sectors; including film, music, radio, television, publishing, advertising and tourism. Separate user and producer focus groups will be held to discuss potential audio content, and then gain feedback on a small number of experience prototypes.
The project is funded by Innovate UK at a cost of £60,000 and will run for 6 months from 1 October 2018. Its lead partner is RPPtv with project manager Will Buchanaan, while the Academic Partner is the University of Surrey led Philip Jackson from the Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP).
RPPtv develop intelligent media autonomous cloud services with real time progressive audio generation. Other members of the team include Russ Bradbury and Charlotte Edmondson from RPPtv, Michael Kryzaniak from CVSSP, David Frohlich from Digital World Research Centre at the University of Surrey, Alec Robertson from 4DD consulting, and Jeremy Klein is the Monitoring Officer representing Innovate UK.