Tool for onsite augmentation of reality meshes
US10497177B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2111/18
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, augmented reality is simulated by augmenting a pre-generated, physical environment-aligned 3D reality mesh. A camera system captures digital images of a site. A backend processing system generates a 3D reality mesh of the site based on the digital images, assigns metadata to infrastructure elements in the 3D reality mesh, and stores the 3D reality mesh and metadata. At a subsequent time, a mobile device accesses the 3D reality mesh and assigned metadata. A positioning sensor determines a live position of the mobile device. An orientation sensor determines a live orientation of the mobile device. Based on the live position and live orientation, a view of the 3D reality mesh aligned to the physical environment is produced and displayed on a display device of the mobile device. That view is then augmented based on the assigned metadata.
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