Modular mobile connected pico projectors for a local multi-user collaboration

Abstract

The various embodiments include systems and methods for rendering images in a virtual or augmented reality system that may include capturing scene images of a scene in a vicinity of a first and a second projector, capturing spatial data with a sensor array in the vicinity of the first and second projectors, analyzing captured scene images to recognize body parts, and projecting images from each of the first and the second projectors with a shape and orientation determined based on the recognized body parts. Additional rendering operations may include tracking movements of the recognized body parts, applying a detection algorithm to the tracked movements to detect a predetermined gesture, applying a command corresponding to the detected predetermined gesture, and updating the projected images in response to the applied command.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 468,937 entitled “Systems and Methods for Gesture Driven Interaction for Digitally Augmented Physical Spaces” filed on Mar. 29, 2011, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes.[0002]This patent application is also related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ entitled “Anchoring Virtual Images to Real World Surfaces In Augmented Reality Systems” filed on ______, U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ entitled “Cloud Storage Of Geotagged Maps” filed on ______, U.S. patent application Ser. No.______ entitled “Selective Hand Occlusion Over Virtual Projections onto Physical Surfaces Using Skeletal Tracking” filed on ______, U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______ entitled “System For The Rendering Of Shared Digital Interfaces Relative To Each User's Point Of View” filed on ______.FIELD...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a method and system for projecting images onto a surface using two pico projectors that can recognize body parts and adjust the shape and orientation of the projected images accordingly. The system includes head or body mounted devices with cameras and displays, and a server for transmitting virtual objects to the devices. The technical effects of this invention include improved precision and accuracy in image projection, as well as improved user experience through the recognition of body parts and the ability to interact with virtual objects.

Problems solved by technology

Often such large items are very expensive and provide limited support for collaboration between users in remote locations.

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