Multi Mode Augmented Reality Search Systems
AssigneeGeoVector Corp.
InventorsPeter Ellenby, Thomas W. Ellenby, John Ellenby
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Abstract
Augmented reality systems recall prescribed stored information relating to scenes being addressed based upon a plurality of alternative search modes. Primarily, sensor based and visual based search modes are switched depending upon the physical states of these AR systems. When deployed in near field use, information recall is primarily based upon image recognition. Conversely, when these systems are deployed in far field uses, the search modes switch to those based upon sensors which measure physical states of the device to determine the probable matter being addressed.
Claims26
1) A method for selecting mode of search of an optical device comprising the steps,
- a) querying the imaging means of device;
- b) comparing the result of the query to pre-set criteria;
- and
- c) selecting the search mode based on the result of the comparison.
9) A method for selecting mode of search of an optical device comprising the steps,
- a) determining the relative range of an object in field-of-view of the optical device b) comparing the determined range to a pre-set range threshold;
- and
- c) selecting the search mode based on the result of the comparison.
14) A method for generating multiple search results in an optical device for selection by a user comprising the steps,
- a) performing a visual based search based upon analysis of the image captured by the optical device at the time the search is initiated;
- b) performing a sensor based search based upon the physical state of the optical device at the time the search is initiated;
- and
- c) displaying the results of the searches simultaneously or in sequence for selection by a user of the device.
20) A method for selecting mode of search of an optical device comprising the steps,
- a) determining the slew, pitch or roll rate of the optical device;
- b) comparing the determined slew, pitch or roll rate to a pre-set threshold;
- and
- c) selecting the search mode based on the result of the comparison.
22) A method for selecting mode of search of an optical device comprising the steps,
- a) determining the vibration rate of the optical-device;
- b) comparing the determined vibration rate to a pre-set vibration rate threshold;
- and
- c) selecting the search mode based on the result of the comparison.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.