Augmented Reality Object Highlighting for Inventory Tracking

The patent replaces traditional mechanical/physical locating methods (physical maps, numerical systems) with an optical/electronic system using augmented reality displays and sensors. The AR system visually overlays location information on the real-world inventory environment, enabling dynamic tracking and visualization of item locations without relying on static physical or numerical representations.

The patent introduces augmented reality as an intermediary layer between the physical inventory and the user. The AR display acts as a mediator that overlays virtual information (item locations, highlights) onto the real-world view, allowing users to see item locations directly in the physical environment without needing to interpret separate maps or numerical data.

The patent implements self-service through automatic sensor-based tracking and AR highlighting. Once objects are tagged with sensors, the system automatically tracks their locations and dynamically highlights them in the AR display without requiring manual intervention. The sensors continuously communicate object positions, and the AR system automatically updates the visualization, reducing the need for complex manual tracking mechanisms.

The patent makes the AR system multi-functional by combining object tracking, location visualization, and inventory management capabilities in a single platform. The same AR display that tracks tagged objects can also provide navigation guidance, display inventory information, and update location data dynamically, reducing the need for separate specialized systems for each function.