Mixed and Augmented Reality Reference Model

The July 7 2014 edition of the Mixed and Augmented Reality Reference Model is a resouce we can use in developing the AR Discovery project.

"Mixed and Augmented Reality (MAR) refers to a coordinated combination of media/information components that represent the real world/objects, and those that are virtual, synthetic and computer-generated."

The MAR RM describes enterprise, component and information viewpoints. It proposes a system architecture.

It  also proposes a classification framework within which there are system classes. Section 14 contains 14 use case examples and shows how to use the concepts defined in the Reference Model and the classification framework.

Feedback on the MAR RM can be sent to [mailto:cperey@perey.com Christine].

MAR RM Actors

 * MAR Experience Creator (MAREC)
 * a person that design and implements the MAR-enabled Application or Service
 * maps to AR-D Experience Provider


 * Service Middleware/Component Provider (SMCP)
 * an organization that creates and provides hardware/software middleware for the processing servers.
 * maps to AR-D Broker (catalog, context) (?)
 * MAR Service Provider (MARSP)
 * an organization that creates or delivers the services.
 * maps to AR-D Agent (?)
 * MAR Content Aggregator (CA)
 * an organization aggregating, storing, processing and serving the assets
 * maps to AR-D experience provider or agent (?)
 * MAR Consumer/End-User Profile (EUP)


 * person who experiences the real world synchronized with digital assets.
 * maps to AR-D AR User