Blockchain-Based AR Effect Ownership and Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mechanisms for sharing and managing augmented reality (AR) effects on platforms are inefficient, leading to exclusivity issues and unprotected ownership, as creators must duplicate efforts across different central servers and platforms.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for converting AR effects into decentralized digital assets using a smart contract on a blockchain, where an AR effect package is uploaded to a decentralized server, metadata is generated, and a token universal resource identifier (tokenURI) is created, enabling secure ownership and access across multiple content creation platforms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If AR effects are uploaded to multiple central servers across different platforms, then accessibility across platforms is improved, but device complexity and operational effort increase due to duplication requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal decentralized storage system where a single AR effect package uploaded to the blockchain network becomes accessible across multiple platforms simultaneously. The blockchain serves as a universal repository that different content creation platforms can query and access, eliminating the need for separate uploads to each platform's central server.
Solution Approach 2:
The blockchain acts as an intermediary layer between AR effect creators and multiple content creation platforms. Instead of direct connections to multiple central servers, the blockchain mediates access by providing a single source of truth that all platforms can verify and access, simplifying the distribution architecture.
2Reliability
If central servers manage AR effects, then platform control is maintained, but ownership protection is weakened as creators lack verifiable ownership records
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by recording ownership information in the metadata at the time of AR effect package creation and upload to the blockchain. This preliminary recording of ownership data ensures that provenance information is captured before any potential disputes or platform changes occur, providing immutable ownership verification.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical centralized server management system with a cryptographic blockchain-based ownership verification system. Instead of relying on central server authorities to manage and verify ownership, the system uses cryptographic proofs and immutable blockchain records to automatically verify and protect creator ownership.
3Productivity
If AR effect packages are distributed across multiple platforms, then sharing efficiency is improved, but data consistency deteriorates due to separate storage instances
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the storage function across multiple platforms by consolidating AR effect packages into a single decentralized storage location on the blockchain. Instead of maintaining separate copies on different central servers, all platforms access the same unified storage instance, ensuring data consistency while maintaining efficient sharing capabilities.
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AI summary
Example implementations include a method, apparatus and computer-readable medium for managing augmented reality (AR) effects on a blockchain, comprising receiving a request to convert an AR effect into a decentralized digital asset. The implementations further include uploading an AR effect package comprising execution files of the AR effect to a decentralized server connected to a peer-to-peer network. The implementations further include generating a storage address of the AR effect package in the decentralized server. The implementations further include generating a pointer linked to the storage address and generating, using a smart contract, the decentralized digital asset corresponding to the AR effect package and the pointer for storage on the blockchain and subsequent access by a content creation application.