Virtual lasers for interacting with augmented reality environments
US9685005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V20/20
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods enabling users to interact with an augmented reality environment are disclosed. Real-world objects may have unique markers which are recognized by mobile devices. A mobile device recognizes the markers and generates a set of virtual objects associated with the markers in the augmented reality environment. Mobile devices employ virtual pointers and virtual control buttons to enable users to interact with the virtual objects. Users may aim the virtual pointer to a virtual object, select the virtual object, and then drag-and-drop the virtual object to a new location. Embodiments enable users to select, move, transform, create and delete virtual objects with the virtual pointer. The mobile device provides users with a means of drawing lines and geometrically-shaped virtual objects.
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