Walmart Apollo, LLC (20240257476). SHARED VIRTUAL MAPS USING A VIRTUAL SHARED DATA LAYER simplified abstract
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SHARED VIRTUAL MAPS USING A VIRTUAL SHARED DATA LAYER
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Shankara Bhargava of Santa Clara CA (US)
SHARED VIRTUAL MAPS USING A VIRTUAL SHARED DATA LAYER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240257476 titled 'SHARED VIRTUAL MAPS USING A VIRTUAL SHARED DATA LAYER
The patent application describes systems and methods for generating shared virtual maps with augmented reality interactions.
- Interfaces are generated with augmented map data upon receiving a request from a local system.
- Base map data includes a virtual representation of a physical environment.
- Augmented map data includes visible interface elements associated with augmented reality interactions.
- Visible interface elements are linked to specific zones within the virtual representation.
- The system tracks the position of the local system within the physical environment.
- Augmented reality interactions are executed when the local system is within the zone associated with the interaction.
Potential Applications: - Navigation assistance in indoor environments - Interactive museum or exhibition guides - Virtual tours of historical sites or landmarks
Problems Solved: - Enhancing user experience with augmented reality features - Providing real-time location-based information
Benefits: - Improved navigation accuracy - Enhanced user engagement - Customizable interface elements for different environments
Commercial Applications: Augmented reality navigation apps for indoor spaces could be marketed to museums, shopping malls, and event venues.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the system differentiate between different zones within the virtual representation? 2. What are the potential privacy concerns related to tracking the position of local systems in physical environments?
Original Abstract Submitted
systems and methods of generating shared virtual maps include generating interfaces including augmented map data. a request for an interface is received from a local system and base map data including a virtual representation of a physical environment and augmented map data including at least one visible interface element associated with an augmented reality interaction is obtained. the at least one visible interface element is associated with a zone of the virtual representation. an interface including the virtual representation of the physical environment and the at least one visible interface element is generated and provided to the local system. a position of the local system within the physical environment is tracked and the augmented reality interaction is executed when the position of the local system is within the zone associated with the augmented reality interaction.
