AR Device Aiming Light Fixtures via Virtual Markers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional methods for aiming light fixtures in large venues are time-consuming and require multiple people, lacking precision and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
An augmented reality (AR) device with a camera unit and display unit is used to overlay a rendered image of the area with virtual markers onto a real-time image, allowing for precise aiming of light fixtures by positioning the reticle to overlap virtual markers, thereby aiming the light fixtures at desired physical locations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional physical marking and laser aiming method is used, then aiming precision can be achieved, but the process becomes excessively time consuming and requires multiple people
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical laser aiming system with an augmented reality optical system. The AR device displays virtual markers and reticles that guide the light fixture positioning, eliminating the need for physical markings and laser devices while maintaining aiming precision through visual overlay guidance
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a virtual copy of the target area with digital markers that correspond to physical locations. This virtual representation allows operators to see the exact aiming points and adjust fixtures accordingly, replacing the need for physical markings on the ground or structure
2Measurement precision
If traditional physical marking and laser aiming method is used, then aiming precision can be achieved, but the process requires multiple people to operate
Solution Approach 1:
The AR device performs multiple functions simultaneously: it displays the real-time view through the camera, overlays the virtual rendered image with markers, shows the reticle for alignment, and provides aiming guidance all in one device. This consolidates what previously required multiple separate tools and operators into a single universal system
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides self-guidance through the augmented reality display. The virtual markers and reticle automatically align and guide the operator, eliminating the need for multiple people to coordinate and manually mark positions. The device serves itself by providing all necessary aiming information in the visual field
3Productivity
If augmented reality device is used for aiming, then time efficiency and operational simplicity are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the camera unit, display unit, and AR processing into a single integrated device. This combination allows the system to capture real-time images, generate virtual rendered images with markers, and overlay them simultaneously, achieving high productivity while containing the complexity within one device rather than requiring multiple separate systems
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AI summary
An augmented reality (AR) device includes a camera unit, a display unit, and an AR unit. The AR unit is configured to obtain a rendered image of an area. The rendered image includes a virtual marker indicating a virtual target location in the rendered image, the virtual target location corresponding to a physical target location in the area for aiming a light fixture. The AR unit is also configured to display on the display unit a real-time image of the area as seen by the camera unit, where a reticle of the camera unit is displayed over the real-time image. The AR unit is further configured to display the rendered image overlayed on and anchored to the real-time image, where the AR device is positionally adjustable together with the light fixture such that the reticle overlaps the virtual marker to aim the light fixture at the physical target location.