Device and method for superimposing patterns on images in real time, particularly for guidance by location

An apparatus comprising:

• a memory storing an identity and data for each of a plurality of objects;
• and
• a processor configured to:
• receive an image of a viewed object;
• receive input from a user, said input comprising a designation of a portion of the image and a designation of the identity of the viewed object;
• register an object stored in the memory to the designated portion of the image based on the designated identity of the viewed object;
• and
• superimpose a visual representation of the data corresponding to the registered object on the image for display.

A method comprising:

• receiving an image of a viewed object;
• receiving input from a user, said input comprising a designation of a portion of the image and a designation of the identity of the viewed object;
• registering an object stored in a memory to the designated portion of the image based on the designated identity of the viewed object;
• and
• superimposing a visual representation of data corresponding to the registered object on the image for display.