US Patent Application 18223454. Localization of Objects simplified abstract

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Localization of Objects

Organization Name

Apple Inc.


Inventor(s)

Scott Rick Jones of San Rafael CA (US)

Ronald Vernon Ong Siy of San Francisco CA (US)

Christopher Harlan Paul of Redwood City CA (US)

Localization of Objects - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18223454 titled 'Localization of Objects

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes devices, systems, and methods for modifying the visual appearance of an object based on the geographic location of a device.

  • The technology allows for changing the visual properties of an object depending on the theme associated with it.
  • Physical elements corresponding to the object are identified based on the theme.
  • Each physical element has a value associated with a visual property.
  • The value for the visual property of the object is determined based on the values of the physical elements.
  • The object is then displayed with the modified visual property according to the determined value.


Original Abstract Submitted

Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods for modifying a visual property of an object based on a geographic location associated with a device. In some implementations, a method includes obtaining a request to display an object that is associated with a set of one or more visual properties including a visual property that is dependent on a theme. Based on a particular theme, a set of one or more physical elements is identified that corresponds to the object. The one or more physical elements are associated with respective values for the visual property. A value for the visual property associated with the object is determined based on the respective values associated with the set of one or more physical elements. The object is displayed in accordance with the value for the visual property.