Placing large objects and objects separated by large distances in augmented reality
US11238610B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2200/1637
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are described for placing large objects and objects separated by large distances in an AR environment. An AR headset system may place and generate digital objects using relative geographical coordinates (e.g., latitude, longitude, and altitude) between the user's current position and the object being placed. In one implementation, a digital object's geographical coordinates may be calculated by determining a user's geographical coordinates, using a distance determination device to measure a distance to a boundary in the user's real-world environment within an AR headset's field of view, and calculating an orientation of the AR headset relative to the user's position. In another implementation, a digital object's geographical coordinates may be calculated by determining the user's geographical coordinates, calculating an orientation of the AR headset relative to the user's position, and receiving input at a user input device specifying at what distance to place and generate a digital object.
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