Augmented Reality Antenna Alignment for Broadcast Tower Signals

The patent introduces an augmented reality intermediary system that includes a camera, processor, and display. This intermediary captures images of the environment, identifies broadcast towers and obstacles, calculates optimal antenna positions, and overlays directional guidance arrows on the display. This mediator bridges the gap between the user and the complex task of antenna alignment, providing intuitive visual guidance without requiring the user to understand technical parameters like signal strength or tower coordinates.

The patent creates a virtual copy of the physical environment by capturing an image of the scene with a camera and overlaying virtual graphical elements on top of the real-world view. The system displays virtual arrows indicating obstacle locations and virtual indicators showing the optimal antenna position, effectively creating an augmented reality copy of the environment that guides the user. This allows the user to see obstacle information without requiring specialized detection equipment.

The patent replaces complex mechanical measurement and alignment systems with an optical-computational approach. Instead of using mechanical theodolites, laser alignment tools, or specialized positioning equipment, the system uses a standard camera to capture images, processes them computationally to identify towers and calculate angles, and displays results through an augmented reality interface. This substitution of mechanical systems with optical-computational methods reduces device complexity while maintaining or improving alignment precision.