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Third person view augmented reality

US9536351B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2014
Grant dateJan 3, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04806
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a panoramic camera captures a panorama of the physical environment visible from a position within the physical environment. An orientation sensor determines an orientation of a handheld device. Based on the orientation of the handheld device, a backend augmentation application selects a portion of the captured panorama visible in a corresponding orientation from the position to produce a view of the physical environment. The view of the physical environment shows physical features of the physical environment and at least a portion of the user's body. The backend augmentation application augments the view of the physical environment to merge computer-generated features with the view of the physical environment to create an augmented reality view. The augmented reality view shows a relationship between the portion of the user's body, the physical features, and the computer-generated features. The augmented reality view is displayed on the handheld device.

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