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Method and system for displaying a virtual item in an augmented reality environment

US10699489B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2018
Grant dateJun 30, 2020
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T19/20
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for displaying a virtual item, generated by a user, in a physical space shared with other users, in an augmented reality environment, comprising of forming segments in the physical space, designating a designated interaction type of the segment for placing the virtual item, placing the virtual item, generated by the user, into the segment based on a comparison between the interaction type of the virtual item and the designated interaction type of the segment, and updating a user-accessible repository comprising information on the interaction type of a virtual item and the segment the virtual item is placed in.

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