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Systems, apparatus and methods for delivery of location-oriented information

a technology of location information and system, applied in the field of display of location information, can solve problems such as user experience difficulties in using the map with the path overlay

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-02-05
MA MARAN +3
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The invention is an augmented reality system that uses a mobile device to display information about specific points of interest. The system includes a location server that receives and customizes target information, a database of customized target information, and a mobile system that includes a geographical positioning module, an imaging module, and a spatial orientation detection module. The mobile system can also store and communicate with the database of target information. The mobile system can use the target information and the location information to visually overlay the target information onto the captured images. The technical effects of the invention include improved guidance and information about specific points of interest using augmented reality technology.

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Accordingly, if a user is unskilled or unfamiliar with reading or interpreting maps, the user may experience difficulties in using the map with the path overlay.

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[0100]Referring now to FIGS. 5 and 6 generally, a mobile system for the delivery of location-oriented information is shown in accordance to the invention. This embodiment is generally configured for use in an indoor environment, such as for a museum tour guide application or within a trade show.

[0101]As shown, the system includes a locating device 130 having a main program 131, a camera 132, a user input interface 133 such as a keypad, a database 134, a display module 135 (which may include peripherals such as a view screen), a heading and spatial orientation detection sensor 137 (e.g. a tilt-compensated digital compass), a position detection sensor 138 (e.g. an ultrasonic positioning mobile transceiver), a first communication link 139 (e.g. an ultrasonic mobile transducer), and a second communication link 136 (e.g. a wireless Local Area Network (LAN) interface).

[0102]The locating device 130 may also be given a unique identification number such as a serial number.

[0103]The system fu...

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[0115]Referring now to FIG. 6, a mobile system for the delivery of location-oriented information is shown in accordance to a The system may include a detachable separate module for use with smart phone / PDA type mobile telecommunications devices.

[0116]As shown, the system includes of an accessory 160, a mobile telecommunications device 170 and a server 180 similar to servers depicted in FIG. 1 or 6, such as a wirelessly-accessible server to handle optional sharing of mobile locational data.

[0117]The accessory 160 generally includes an electronic component 161 having a position, heading, and spatial orientation module such as a part / all of a GPS receiver in combination with a part / all of a tilt-compensated digital compass and a communication link such as a Bluetooth wireless interface for communicating with mobile telecommunications device 170. The system also includes a second electronic component 163 including a part / all of a GPS receiver in combination with a part / all of a tilt-co...

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Abstract

An augmented reality guiding system for delivery of location-oriented information, including a location server, a database coupled to the location server, and at least one mobile locating device. The database is configured to store target information relating to target points of interest. Each mobile locating device has a positioning module, an imaging module, a spatial orientation detection module, a display module, and at least one wireless communication module. Each mobile locating device is configured to receive target information relating to at least one target points of interest from the location server, and display the target information by visually augmenting at least one image on the display module.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 560,395, now U.S. Pat. No. ______, filed on Jul. 27, 2012 and entitled SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF LOCATION-ORIENTED INFORMATION, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 358,173, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,239,32, filed on Jan. 22, 2009 and entitled SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF LOCATION-ORIENTED INFORMATION, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 022,677 filed on Jan. 22, 2008 and entitled MOBILE SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY OF LOCATION-ORIENTED INFORMATION, the entire contents of all applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety for all purposes.FIELD[0002]The embodiments described herein generally relate to systems, apparatus and methods for locating and tracking of objects, and in particular to displaying location information relating to mobile targets.INTRODUCTION[0003]Geographical posi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G01C21/20
CPCG01C21/20G01C21/3679G01C21/3635G01S19/13
Inventor MA, MARANCHENG, JANICERAJAGOPAL, NAMRATHAFANG, YUAN
Owner MA MARAN