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Text functions in augmented reality

US9697648B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2015
Grant dateJul 4, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2027/0178
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various systems and methods for implementing text functions in augmented reality are described herein. A system for implementing text functions in augmented reality includes a display to display a field of view to a user of the system; a gesture detection module to detect a selection gesture performed by a user of the system, the selection gesture defining a selection area in the field of view; a camera array to capture an image of the selection area; a text module to perform a text operation on text identified in the image; and a presentation module to present an indication of the text operation to the user.

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