AR Map Overlays for Real-Time Geospatial Annotation Sharing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional maps lack the ability for users to easily change, annotate, or edit map content, and share these changes efficiently, and are limited to brick-and-mortar locations, restricting data relevance.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for displaying and annotating map-based geolocation data using augmented reality (AR) headsets, allowing users to create or confirm annotations, which can include route paths and hazards, and dynamically update annotations based on user feedback, using machine learning and geolocation technology.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional maps are used to display geographical information, then map data can be viewed, but users cannot easily change, annotate, or edit map content
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic map annotations that can be created, modified, and deleted by users in real-time. The system allows users to add custom markers, draw routes, and annotate geographical features directly on the map interface, transforming the static map into a dynamic, interactive platform that adapts to user needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables users to independently create and manage their own annotations without requiring administrative intervention. Users can self-service by adding personal notes, marking locations of interest, and sharing these annotations with others, giving them control over the map content according to their specific needs.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional maps display only brick-and-mortar locations, then data is limited to physical places, but this restricts data relevance for modern applications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal map system that serves multiple functions: displaying traditional brick-and-mortar locations while simultaneously supporting virtual locations, digital assets, and user-generated annotations. The same map interface can accommodate various data types including physical addresses, virtual coordinates, routes, and personalized notes, making the system adaptable to diverse application needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system adds new dimensions to traditional 2D map data by incorporating virtual spatial layers. Users can annotate not only physical locations but also virtual coordinates, creating a multi-dimensional data structure that combines physical and digital information. This allows the map to represent both tangible and intangible locations within the same interface.
3Productivity
If map content is static and cannot be edited, then data is stable, but users cannot share their changes and annotations efficiently
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements real-time feedback mechanisms where users can immediately see their annotations reflected on the map and receive updates when other users modify existing annotations. The system provides feedback through visual indicators, notifications, and collaborative editing features that allow users to respond to changes dynamically, improving communication and coordination among multiple users.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical map viewing with digital and virtual interaction mechanisms. Instead of physical map manipulation, users interact through digital interfaces, voice commands, and augmented reality overlays. This substitution enables more efficient annotation sharing through digital communication channels while maintaining data integrity through structured digital formats.
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AI summary
Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer readable media are provided for displaying and annotating map-based geolocation data at an augmented reality (AR) headset. Users with access to the map-based geolocation data can create or confirm annotations for geospatial data that may be sent to the server computer and transmitted back to the headset of the user as well as different AR headsets associated with other users.