Snap Inc. (20240221329). AR NAVIGATION AID FOR USER GUIDANCE simplified abstract
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AR NAVIGATION AID FOR USER GUIDANCE
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Inventor(s)
Pawel Wawruch of Freienbach (CH)
AR NAVIGATION AID FOR USER GUIDANCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240221329 titled 'AR NAVIGATION AID FOR USER GUIDANCE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes methods for guiding user movement within an augmented reality (AR) environment by calculating angles and generating visual aids to direct users towards a target location.
- Calculating angle between user's viewing direction and target location
- Generating visual navigation aids like arrows or pointers on a heads-up display (HUD)
- Adjusting guidance vector with correction factor to prioritize lateral head movements
- Real-time updates of navigation aid as user's viewing direction changes
Key Features and Innovation:
- Calculation of angle between user's viewing direction and target location
- Generation of visual navigation aids like arrows or pointers on a HUD
- Adjustment of guidance vector with correction factor to prioritize lateral head movements
- Real-time updates of navigation aid based on user's viewing direction changes
Potential Applications:
- Navigation assistance in AR games
- Tour guide applications in museums or historical sites
- Training simulations for various industries
- Assistance for individuals with visual impairments
Problems Solved:
- Difficulty in navigating within AR environments
- Lack of real-time guidance for users
- Challenges in directing users towards specific locations
Benefits:
- Improved user experience in AR environments
- Enhanced navigation assistance
- Increased efficiency in reaching target locations
- Accessibility for individuals with visual impairments
Commercial Applications: Augmented Reality Navigation System for Enhanced User Experience and Efficiency
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include research on AR navigation systems, visual aids for user guidance, and real-time updates in AR environments.
Frequently Updated Research: Research on improving accuracy and efficiency of AR navigation systems, advancements in visual aids for user guidance, and developments in real-time updates for AR environments.
Questions about Augmented Reality Navigation Systems: 1. How do augmented reality navigation systems improve user experience compared to traditional navigation methods? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing real-time updates for navigation aids in AR environments?
Original Abstract Submitted
augmented reality (ar) methods are provided for guiding user movement within an ar environment. the methods involve calculating an angle between the user's current viewing direction and a target location, and determining if this angle exceeds a visibility threshold of an ar display device. a guidance vector is computed to account for user movement, and a visual navigation aid corresponding to this vector is generated to direct the user towards the target. the visual aid may be an arrow or pointer displayed on a heads-up display (hud). the guidance vector is adjusted by a correction factor to prioritize lateral head movements and may include additional visual elements to indicate the required rotation. the system includes at least one processor and memory to execute these operations. a computer-readable storage medium contains instructions for executing the method, facilitating real-time updates of the navigation aid as the user's viewing direction changes.
