20240089553.NOTIFICATION OF AUGMENTED REALITY CONTENT ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (apple inc.)
Contents
- 1 NOTIFICATION OF AUGMENTED REALITY CONTENT ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 NOTIFICATION OF AUGMENTED REALITY CONTENT ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
NOTIFICATION OF AUGMENTED REALITY CONTENT ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tommy Payne of Santa Monica CA (US)
NOTIFICATION OF AUGMENTED REALITY CONTENT ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240089553 titled 'NOTIFICATION OF AUGMENTED REALITY CONTENT ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a patent application for an electronic device that detects when playback of content reaches a specific position and provides a notification for corresponding augmented reality content if applicable.
- Electronic device detects playback position in content
- Provides notification for augmented reality content if position is associated
- Input to notification initiates process for displaying augmented reality content
- Device does not provide notification if position is not associated with augmented reality content
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in entertainment and educational settings where users can interact with augmented reality content related to the media they are consuming.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of seamlessly integrating augmented reality experiences with traditional content playback, enhancing user engagement and immersion.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include enhancing user experience, providing interactive elements to content, and creating new opportunities for engagement and learning.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include augmented reality apps for streaming services, educational platforms, and interactive advertising campaigns.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of augmented reality markers in physical spaces to trigger digital content, but the specific application of associating augmented reality content with specific playback positions in digital media may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device determine the association between playback positions and augmented reality content?
The abstract does not provide details on the specific method used by the device to determine the association between playback positions and augmented reality content.
What types of content are compatible with this technology?
The abstract does not specify the types of content that can be used with this technology or any limitations in terms of content compatibility.
Original Abstract Submitted
in some embodiments, an electronic device detects that playback of content has reached a respective playback position. in some embodiments, in response to detecting that the playback of the content has reached the respective playback position and in accordance with a determination that the respective playback position in the content is associated with respective augmented reality content corresponding to the content, an electronic device provides a notification corresponding to the respective augmented reality content wherein an input directed to the notification initiates a process for displaying of the respective augmented reality content. in some embodiments, in accordance with a determination that the respective playback position in the content is not associated with the respective augmented reality content, an electronic device forgoes providing the notification corresponding to the respective augmented reality content.
