Augmented Reality Device Locator Using Signal Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
In industries where workers are assigned specific hardware devices, distinguishing between identical devices can be challenging, especially when they are stored together, as traditional identification methods require close proximity and are not efficient.
Innovation Solution
An augmented reality system that receives signals from devices, determines their location, and provides a graphic representation on a display to visually indicate the device's location, using technologies like Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and GPS for accurate identification and navigation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional identification methods (labels, serial numbers) are used to identify devices, then device identification is possible, but the user must be close to the device to determine if it is their assigned equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary system consisting of a mobile computing device, server, and augmented reality display that mediates between the user and the physical devices. The mobile device receives signals from target devices, processes location information through a server, and presents augmented reality overlays showing device locations, eliminating the need for users to physically approach devices to identify them.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from two-dimensional identification (reading labels or serial numbers on device surfaces) to a three-dimensional spatial representation by projecting augmented reality graphics into the user's field of view. This allows users to locate devices from a distance by viewing virtual overlays that indicate device positions in the physical space.
2Productivity
If many identical devices are stored together in the same location, then storage efficiency is improved, but it becomes difficult to determine which device belongs to which employee
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs color-coded augmented reality graphics to represent different ownership or status information. The server can assign different colors to graphics based on employee assignments, device status, or other categorical information, allowing users to quickly distinguish between devices stored together without needing to read detailed labels or approach each device.
3Reliability
If users need to locate their assigned devices, then device identification is required, but traditional methods require the user to be physically close to the device
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by continuously monitoring and tracking device locations and assignments in the background through signal reception and server processing. When a user needs to locate a device, the augmented reality system instantly retrieves pre-processed location information and displays it, eliminating the need for users to manually search or approach devices to verify assignments.
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AI summary
A method includes receiving a signal from a device to be located, the signal identifying the device, determining location information from the received signal, creating a graphic representative of the location of the device, and providing an augmented reality view of an area where the device is located with the graphic to provide user visible location information corresponding to the device.