Augmented Reality Network Device Location Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional augmented reality techniques are inadequate for effectively visualizing wireless network devices and displaying related information in communication networks.

Innovation Solution

An identification device provides an augmented reality display that overlays the location of network devices emitting wireless RF data, using techniques such as signal strength triangulation and lookup tables to dynamically update the display as the user moves, allowing for real-time visualization of network devices, their locations, and status information.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If conventional augmented reality techniques are used to display environmental elements, then visual information is provided, but wireless network devices cannot be effectively visualized or located

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelocation detection accuracyVSAvoidnetwork device visualization difficulty

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses wireless signal strength as an intermediary to indirectly determine the location of network devices. Instead of directly detecting device positions, the system measures signal strength from multiple access points and uses triangulation to calculate device location, effectively bridging the gap between visible environment and invisible wireless devices

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds a spatial dimension to augmented reality by overlaying virtual indicators at calculated 3D positions in the real-world view. This transforms 2D display information into 3D spatial representation, allowing users to perceive device locations and distances naturally within the augmented environment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Productivity

If static augmented reality displays are used, then initial information is provided, but dynamic updates when user moves are not achieved

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvereal-time detection efficiencyVSAvoiddynamic update system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from static to dynamic operation by continuously monitoring wireless signal strength as the user moves and automatically recalculating device locations. Virtual indicators are dynamically repositioned and updated in real-time, maintaining accuracy throughout user movement without requiring manual intervention

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback loops where signal strength measurements continuously inform location calculations, which in turn update the displayed virtual indicators. This closed-loop approach ensures the augmented reality display remains synchronized with the user's actual position and the current wireless environment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Loss of information

If multiple network devices are present, then comprehensive coverage is provided, but identifying specific devices and their status becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork device information completenessVSAvoiddevice identification ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies different visual characteristics to different network devices based on their specific properties. Each device is represented with unique virtual indicators that encode device type, status, and identification information, allowing users to quickly distinguish between multiple devices and their individual states without information overload

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables users to accurately detect and display network devices, identify rogue devices, and optimize network device placement by providing interactive and dynamic visualization of wireless network elements within the environment.

Implementation Method 1

the identification device determines the relative distance of the network device using techniques including, but not limited to: signal strength, triangulation based on signal strength

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSignal strength triangulation:

Data Source

PatentUS9547939B2Detecting and visualizing wireless network devices in communication networks

Publication Date: 2017.01.17 FLUKE CORP

AI summary

There is provided techniques for improved visualization of wireless devices in a communication network. The techniques include receiving, via an identification device, real-time display data, determining, via the identification device, a location of a network device and displaying, via a display of the identification device, the real-time display data and an indication of the location of the network device relative to the real-time display data.