The text discusses a paper presented in an AR teleconference, focusing on addressing technical challenges related to differences in environmental conditions between remote and local sites during avatar teleportation. The paper introduces a new method to establish a spatial and object-level match between the two sites. By adapting the position and motion of the teleported avatar to the local AR space based on this match, a more natural and accurate rendering of the remote user in the local augmented space is achieved, enhancing the teleconference experience and communication performance.
The concept of “spacetime” is briefly mentioned, suggesting a connection between space matching and AR teleconference time, although the relevance of time is deemed less significant.
The paper is compared to other related research, such as the “Prototype of Asymmetric Reality 2D,” indicating similarities but also noting differences in complexity and methodology. The study from 2015 has been widely cited in subsequent research, including works like “Partially Blended Realities: Aligning Dissimilar Spaces for Distributed Mixed Reality Meetings” and “Placement Retargeting of Virtual Avatars to Dissimilar Indoor Environments.” Several unfamiliar references are mentioned, hinting at further exploration of topics like avatar motion adaptation, gaze alignment, and gesture retargeting in mixed reality environments.