View source for Snap Inc. (20240321034). AUGMENTED REALITY ACTIVATED DISPENSING MACHINE simplified abstract

=AUGMENTED REALITY ACTIVATED DISPENSING MACHINE=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Snap Inc.|Snap Inc.]]


[[Category:Snap Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Adrian Bradford of Los Angeles CA (US)|Adrian Bradford of Los Angeles CA (US)]][[Category:Adrian Bradford of Los Angeles CA (US)]]

==AUGMENTED REALITY ACTIVATED DISPENSING MACHINE - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240321034 titled 'AUGMENTED REALITY ACTIVATED DISPENSING MACHINE

'''Simplified Explanation:'''
The patent application describes systems, methods, and computer-readable media for augmented reality (AR) activated dispensing machines. These machines can generate avatars of users, display vending items, recognize user gestures, dispense selected items, provide virtual musical instruments, and communicate with user devices.

'''Key Features and Innovation:'''
* Accessing captured images to generate user avatars
* Displaying vending items with avatars on the system's display
* Recognizing user gestures to select vending items
* Dispensing selected vending items
* Providing virtual musical instruments and recording music videos
* Communicating with user devices to send codes for vending items and AR graphics

'''Potential Applications:'''
The technology can be used in retail settings, entertainment venues, events, and interactive marketing campaigns.

'''Problems Solved:'''
The technology enhances user engagement, provides interactive experiences, and streamlines the vending process.

'''Benefits:'''
* Enhanced user experience
* Interactive and engaging interactions
* Streamlined vending process
* Potential for creative marketing campaigns

'''Commercial Applications:'''
The technology can be utilized in retail stores, entertainment venues, event spaces, and marketing activations to enhance user engagement and provide unique experiences.

'''Prior Art:'''
Readers can explore prior art related to AR-activated dispensing machines in the fields of augmented reality, vending machines, interactive displays, and user interfaces.

'''Frequently Updated Research:'''
Stay updated on advancements in AR technology, user interaction design, and vending machine innovations to enhance the capabilities of AR-activated dispensing machines.

'''Questions about AR-Activated Dispensing Machines:'''
1. How can AR-activated dispensing machines revolutionize the retail experience?
2. What are the potential privacy concerns associated with using AR in vending machines?

By providing a comprehensive overview of the technology, its applications, benefits, and potential research areas, readers can gain a deeper understanding of AR-activated dispensing machines and their impact on various industries.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

systems, methods, and computer readable media for augmented reality (ar) activated dispensing machines are disclosed. example methods include a dispensing machine that is configured to access a captured image, process the image to generate an avatar of a user, present an image of the avatar with an indication of a vending item on the display of the system, determine the user performed a gesture to select the vending item, and dispense the selected vending item. additionally, the dispensing machine is configured to provide virtual musical instruments to the user and record a music video. the dispensing machine is configured to communicate with a user device and send codes for vending items and ar graphics to be displayed to the user.



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