A Scoping Survey on Augmented Display Systems

Augmented displays (ADs), where AR extends the workspace of a physical display, are gaining momentum across productivity, visual analytics, and collaborative scenarios; yet, the field lacks a unified conceptual foundation. We present the first scoping survey on ADs, synthesizing 62 papers (2010-2024), including one earlier paper from 2005. From the corpus, we derive the AR-Display Spatial Integration Framework, capturing recurring patterns across AD systems along four core dimensions: extension type, AR content type, placement, and layout. We map existing systems across the framework to identify design patterns and translate them into recommendations. We further consolidate insights on development and evaluation practices, followed by a discussion on using the framework, AD applications, cross-cutting factors, and managing the complexity of AD systems. Our survey also outlines research gaps for advancing the field, particularly in the design space of AR-Display integration and the broader support and use of AD.