Wireless augmented reality communication system

A method for providing wireless augmented reality through a network, the method comprising:

• wirelessly accessing the network from a portable access unit through a general purpose node coupled in communication with the network, the general purpose node also coupled in communication with a processor device;
• associating the portable access unit with the processor device;
• capturing video of a subject matter in the portable access unit;
• providing a signal from the portable access unit to the processor device;
• responsive to providing the signal, receiving information related to the subject matter;
• and
• displaying the information on the portable access unit.

A portable access unit for receiving information from a processor device through a network, the method comprising:

• a communication device to wirelessly access the network through a general purpose node coupled in communication with the network, the general purpose node also coupled in communication with the processor device, the general purpose node to associate the portable access unit with the processor device;
• a camera, coupled to the communication device, the camera to capture video of a subject matter in the portable access unit;
• and
• a display device, coupled to the communication device, the display device to output information related the subject matter, the information received from the processor device responsive to providing the signal.

A method for providing wireless augmented reality through a network, the method comprising:

• wirelessly accessing a network from a portable access unit through a general purpose node coupled in communication with the network, the general purpose node also coupled in communication with a plurality of processor devices;
• presenting the plurality of processor devices available for connection;
• associating the portable access unit with a processor device from the plurality of processor devices;
• capturing video of a subject matter in the portable access unit;
• providing a signal from the portable access unit to the processor device;
• responsive to providing the signal, receiving information related to the subject matter;
• and
• displaying the information through as a heads up display overlaying the information relative to the subject matter.