Precise plane detection and placement of virtual objects in an augmented reality environment
US10891792B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K19/06037
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mobile device executes an augmented reality (AR) software application that detects an orientation of a client device. The AR software application projects a line from a reference position on the client device to a physical object. The AR software application identifies a first location on the physical object that intersects with the line. The AR software application determines an x-coordinate and a y-coordinate of a portion of the physical object included in an image displayed on the client device based on the first location. The AR software application receives a z-coordinate of the portion of the physical object. In response to receiving user input via the client device, the AR software application anchors an augmented reality object at a second location that corresponds to the x-coordinate, the y-coordinate, and the z-coordinate. The orientation of the augmented reality object corresponds to the orientation of the client device.
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