[jkunz07]

I'm working on a new technology called augmented reality which will allow people to see and interact with 3D molecules, orbitals, etc. in real time on their computer through a web cam. I've only just started working on it and have a Methane (CH4) molecule completed. Here is a YouTube video of the technology: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1ykv7X6-dg. If you have a web cam you can try it out yourself at: http://sponholtzproductions.com/pv3dMethane.html. Any suggestions, feedback, or comments are appreciated.

Thank You
John Kunz
Computer Art Major, Syracuse University

[macman104]

That is really cool.  Holding the paper up and rotating it, is a little cumbersome, but the concept is really impressive.  How do you change the picture into the 3d model?

[jkunz07]

The 3D model is created manually in flash, the marker pattern is used to position, rotate, and scale the model.

[macman104]

I think it would be cool to see this developed further

[nj_bartel]

I have no idea how that works, but awesome concept.

[jkunz07]

I think it would be cool to see this developed further

I'm currently working on an Ethane model, I would like to be able to show each methyl group rotating along with electron densities to illustrate the change in energy.  It's possible I did a very poor job explaining that, I know very little about chemistry.  Here's a picture of the Ethane molecule model: http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnkunz/4016828270/

[jkunz07]

Hey everyone, I've finished this project if you want to check it out: http://sponholtzproductions.com/3d/

Thanks
John Kunz