Real-time shared augmented reality experience

Abstract

A method and system are provided for enabling a shared augmented reality experience. The system may include one or more onsite devices for generating AR representations of a real-world location, and one or more offsite devices for generating virtual AR representations of the real-world location. The AR representations may include data and / or content incorporated into live views of a real-world location. The virtual AR representations of the AR scene may incorporate images and data from a real-world location and include additional AR content. The onsite devices may synchronize content used to create the AR experience with the offsite devices in real time, such that the onsite AR representations and the offsite virtual AR representations are consistent with each other.

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CROSS REFERENCES[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of PCT Patent Application Ser. No. PCT / US2015 / 060215, filed Nov. 11, 2015, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 538,641, filed Nov. 11, 2014, each of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, for all purposes. This application also claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 371,750, filed Aug. 6, 2016, which is also hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, for all purposes.[0002]This application also relates to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 078,287, entitled “Accurate Positioning of Augmented Reality Content,” filed on Nov. 11, 2014, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety, for all purposes.FIELD[0003]The subject matter of the present disclosure relates to positioning, locating, interacting, and / or sharing augmented reality (AR) content and other loca...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a system for sharing augmented reality experiences. The system allows a server to provide a data bundle to a device in proximity to a real-world location. This data bundle includes an available AR content item, initial trackable data, and initial position and geometry data about the real-world location. The device captures imaging information of the real-world location and uses it to create an onsite AR representation of the location. The data bundle is then updated and communicated to a device at a remote location. The device then creates a virtual reality representation of the real-world location by adding virtual copies of physical features and incorporating the AR content item. The technical effect of this system is that it allows for a more immersive augmented reality experience for users.

Problems solved by technology

The requirement of proximity to a real-world location or object significantly limits the number of people who can appreciate and experience an onsite augmented reality event at any given time.

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