Augmented Reality Overlay for Chemical Structure Visualization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current chemical structure and biological sequence rendering technologies lack the ability to provide real-time, multi-dimensional information overlay on graphical representations captured through handheld devices, limiting their utility in educational and research settings.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that uses a computing device to capture video images of chemical structures or biological sequences, identify them, and overlay additional information such as names, properties, and storage locations, including three-dimensional representations, in real-time, using augmented reality techniques.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If chemical structure and biological sequence rendering software is used to depict molecular structures and sequences, then graphical representation capability is improved, but real-time multi-dimensional information overlay capability is lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges chemical structure rendering software with augmented reality technology to combine graphical representation capabilities with real-time multi-dimensional information overlay, creating a unified system that displays both structural visuals and additional data layers simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an augmented reality intermediary layer that sits between the user and the chemical structure visualization, enabling real-time overlay of multi-dimensional information such as molecular properties, interactions, and spatial configurations without replacing the core rendering functionality
2Ease of operation
If augmented reality techniques are used to overlay information on captured images, then information accessibility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal augmented reality framework that can overlay multiple types of information (chemical properties, biological data, spatial information) through a single integrated system, allowing one device to perform multiple information display functions rather than requiring separate specialized tools
3Loss of information
If three-dimensional representations are added to video images, then visual information richness is improved, but processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from two-dimensional chemical structure renderings to three-dimensional representations that can be overlaid on captured images, adding spatial depth and enabling viewers to perceive molecular geometry, stereochemistry, and spatial relationships more intuitively
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AI summary
In certain embodiments, the invention relates to systems, methods, and apparatus that allow a user to visually augment a graphical rendering of either a chemical structure representation or a biological sequence representation with multi-dimensional information. A user captures a video image using a computing device such as a hand-held smart phone, computerized eye glasses or tablet computer. The video image includes information regarding at least one of a chemical structure and a biological sequence. A processor identifies, within the video image, a graphical representation of at least one of a chemical structure and a biological structure. The processor augments the graphical representation with additional information and provides the video data for presentation upon a display controlled by the computing device. The computing device presents the video data in substantially real time in relation to the capture of the video data by the computing device.