Systems and methods for generating three-dimensional image models using game-based image acquisition
US9662564B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F13/655
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Embodiments include a method of generating a three-dimensional (3D) image model using a game-based image acquisition. The method including determining a location of a user device, identifying images to be acquired to generate a 3D model of an area surrounding the location, displaying a virtual gaming view that includes targets corresponding to locations of the images to be acquired, wherein the targets move within the virtual gaming view relative to movement of the user device, and a goal of a game includes moving the user device to align a field of view of a camera of the user device with the targets, in response to determining that the field of view of the camera aligns with a target, acquiring an image depicting an image scene corresponding to the field of view of the camera, and generating a 3D image model of an area surrounding the location using the image.
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