AR Repair Diagnostics for Safe Home and Vehicle Troubleshooting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users often struggle to identify and safely perform repairs on malfunctioning home appliances and vehicle components, as conventional techniques are inefficient and overwhelming, leading to potential health and safety concerns.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system that utilizes augmented reality (AR) overlay displays to guide users through repairs by analyzing sensor data from vehicles and homes, determining safety, and providing step-by-step instructions or insurance claims if necessary.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of repair
If users attempt to perform repairs on malfunctioning home appliances or vehicle components using conventional techniques, then they may resolve the malfunction, but the process becomes overwhelming and unsafe due to lack of guidance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an augmented reality system as an intermediary between the user and the repair task. The AR system provides real-time visual guidance, step-by-step instructions, and safety warnings overlaid on the user's field of view, making complex repair procedures accessible to ordinary users without requiring extensive technical knowledge or professional assistance
Solution Approach 2:
The repair process is segmented into discrete, manageable steps that are presented sequentially through the AR interface. Each step is clearly defined with specific actions required, allowing users to focus on one task at a time rather than being overwhelmed by the entire repair procedure simultaneously
2Loss of time
If users attempt repairs without proper assessment, then they may save time, but health and safety concerns arise due to inability to identify malfunctioning components
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary diagnostic actions by analyzing sensor data from the vehicle or home environment before the user begins any repair work. The AR system identifies malfunctioning components, assesses potential hazards, and determines whether the repair is safe for the user to perform, all before the user takes any physical action
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors sensor data and provides real-time feedback to the user through the AR interface. This feedback includes warnings about unsafe conditions, confirmation that diagnostic steps are complete, and updates on the status of malfunctioning components, allowing users to respond appropriately to safety concerns
3Reliability
If professional repair services are requested for all malfunctions, then safety is ensured, but operational inefficiency increases due to unnecessary professional intervention
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies partial professional intervention by using AI and sensor analysis to handle the diagnostic and safety assessment portions of the repair process, while leaving the physical execution to the user. This partial automation of the repair process maintains safety through professional-grade diagnostics while preserving user autonomy and reducing unnecessary professional service calls
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for providing augmented reality overlay displays related to repairs may include obtaining sensor data associated with a home or vehicle and analyzing the sensor data associated to identify a vehicle component and/or home appliance that is not functioning properly. Repairs for the vehicle component and/or home appliance that is not functioning properly may be identified, and a determination may be made as to whether it is safe for a vehicle operator and/or home resident to perform the repair. If so, an augmented reality overlay display may be presented upon images/video of the vehicle/home captured in real time, identifying vehicle/home components that must be manipulated in order to perform the repair. If not, the augmented reality display may identify portions of the vehicle or home of which the vehicle operator must capture images in order to request a professional repair or submit an insurance claim.