Method, apparatus and system for projecting light for user guidance
US9412053B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B47/155
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of an apparatus, system and method for creating light projection solutions for user guidance are described herein. A user may request that projected light be used to assist in a plurality of operations involving objects in the physical space around the user. A user can use voice commands and hand gestures to request that a projector project light or images on or near objects involved in one or more operations. Embodiments of the disclosure perform an image recognition process to scan the physical space around the user and to identify any user gesture performed (e.g., a user pointing at a plurality of objects, a user holding an object); a steerable projector may be actuated to project light or image data based on the user's request and a plurality of operations associated with the objects.
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