Visual menu

By applying augmented reality technology on traditional menus, capturing and parsing menu text, identifying and displaying corresponding image information, the uncertainty problem of users when ordering dishes in unfamiliar places is solved, and the confidence and user experience in ordering decisions are improved.

CN119646244APending Publication Date: 2025-03-18GOOGLE LLC
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202411550419.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2018-07-09
Publication Date
2025-03-18

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The lack of image information in traditional menus makes it difficult for users to make decisions when ordering dishes in unfamiliar places.

Method used

Using augmented reality (AR) technology, text information on menus is captured and parsed through mobile devices, identifying and displaying corresponding image information, including photos, ratings and comments of dishes.

Benefits of technology

Improves users' ability to visualize desired content before ordering dishes, and enhances confidence in decision making and user experience.

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Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to visual menus. Augmented reality (AR) overlay enhances traditional menu items with corresponding photographs, thereby facilitating a decision-making process for a user to order from a menu. In addition to providing images of the listed menu items, other information, such as ratings, comments, and the like, may be provided. In this regard, a user may visualize desired content prior to ordering and may order with a higher confidence that they will enjoy their selected menu items.
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