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HoloLens Blueprints

You're reading from   HoloLens Blueprints Build immersive AR and Mixed Reality Applications

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jun 2017
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781787281943
Length 336 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Manish Sharma Manish Sharma
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Mallikarjuna Rao Mallikarjuna Rao
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Abhijit Jana Abhijit Jana
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Table of Contents (11) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Digital Reality - Under the Hood FREE CHAPTER 2. HoloLens – The Most Natural Way to Interact 3. Explore HoloLens as Hologram - Scenario Identification and Sketching 4. Explore HoloLens as Hologram - Developing Application and Deploying on Device 5. Remote Monitoring of Smart Building(s) Using HoloLens - Scenario Identification and Sketching 6. Remote Monitoring of Smart Building(s) Using HoloLens - Developing Application and Deploying on Device 7. Build End-to-End Retail Solution - Scenario Identification and Sketching 8. Build End-to-End Retail Scenario - Developing Application and Deploying on Device 9. Possibilities 10. Microsoft HoloLens in Enterprise

A closer look at HoloLens hardware

This self-contained, fully untethered holographic computer, the HoloLens, is a see-through combination of holographic lenses that capture data using an array of sensors and uses the power of processing units to understand the real and holographic environment around you. This hands-free device is made up of several sensors, cameras, and lenses put together in a lightweight head mounted device. It can be comfortably fitted over the head and adjusted as per your comfort.

It consists of specialized speakers, placed just above the ear position, which produce a floating surrounding sound. Everything is elegantly fitted and secured inside the HMD. The device produces data every millisecond and the power of processing units will take care of it with the ultimate design and processing powers.

To develop applications, it is essential to understand the...

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