AR-Based Object Search Method for Accurate Query Retrieval

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current search methods rely solely on user-input keywords, leading to low search efficiency and inaccurate results if the keywords are not precise, resulting in a poor user experience.

Innovation Solution

The use of augmented reality (AR) technology to identify and acquire search information about a target object, which is then used to transmit a search request to a server, enabling the retrieval of accurate search results.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If keyword-based search is used, then search operation is simple, but search accuracy deteriorates when keywords are not precise

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesearch operation simplicityVSAvoidsearch accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the manual keyword input mechanism with an automated AR recognition mechanism. The camera captures images of target objects, and the system automatically extracts visual features and generates search queries, substituting the mechanical keyboard input process with an optical recognition system that eliminates the need for manual keyword formulation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service search by automatically capturing object images through the camera, extracting relevant visual features, and generating search queries without requiring user intervention for keyword input. The search system serves itself by autonomously completing the entire query formulation process based on captured visual data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Device complexity

If manual keyword input is required, then device complexity is low, but search efficiency deteriorates due to imprecise keywords

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem complexityVSAvoidsearch efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual keyword input with automated AR recognition technology that captures object images, extracts visual features, and generates search queries automatically. This substitution significantly improves search efficiency by eliminating the time-consuming process of manual keyword formulation and selection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-extracting visual features from captured images and pre-generating potential search queries before the user even formulates a keyword. This preliminary processing of visual data accelerates the overall search process and improves efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11556605B2Search method, device and storage medium
Publication Date: 2023.01.17 BAIDU ONLINE NETWORK TECH (BEIJIBG) CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a search method, a device, and a storage medium. The method includes: identifying, by an AR technology, a target object to be searched, and acquiring search information of the target object, transmitting a search request to a server according to the search information, receiving a search result of the target object returned by the server. The method provided in the embodiments can quickly obtain an accurate search result and improves user experience.