Snap inc. (20240321034). AUGMENTED REALITY ACTIVATED DISPENSING MACHINE simplified abstract
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AUGMENTED REALITY ACTIVATED DISPENSING MACHINE
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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 send codes for vending items and AR graphics to 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 items
- Providing virtual musical instruments and recording music videos
- Sending codes for vending items and AR graphics to user devices
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 simplifies the vending process.
Benefits:
- Enhanced user experience
- Interactive and engaging interactions
- Simplified vending process
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in retail stores, entertainment venues, marketing events, and interactive displays.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to AR-activated dispensing machines in the fields of augmented reality, vending machines, and interactive technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about advancements in AR technology, interactive displays, and user engagement strategies relevant to this innovation.
Questions about AR-Activated Dispensing Machines: 1. How does this technology improve user interactions with vending machines? 2. What are the potential implications of integrating AR into vending processes?
1. A relevant generic question not answered by the article, with a detailed answer. How does the use of avatars enhance the user experience with AR-activated dispensing machines? Avatars personalize the interaction, making it more engaging and memorable for users. By seeing themselves represented in the AR environment, users are more likely to connect with the technology and enjoy the experience.
2. Another relevant generic question, with a detailed answer. What are the advantages of incorporating virtual musical instruments into the dispensing machine experience? By providing virtual musical instruments, the technology offers users a creative outlet and a unique form of entertainment. Users can enjoy playing music, recording videos, and sharing their musical creations, adding a fun and interactive element to the vending machine experience.
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.
