Augmented Reality Session Transfer via Scannable Codes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current systems for vehicle inspection and repair lack efficiency in providing technicians with pertinent information and require users to switch between different systems to access repair and replacement part information, and existing augmented reality systems do not seamlessly transfer sessions between devices.

Innovation Solution

An augmented reality system that identifies vehicle components through image recognition, provides information through a graphical user interface with overlaid icons, and allows seamless session transfer between stationary and mobile devices using scannable codes, enabling technicians to access inspection, repair, and replacement information without losing data or navigation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If technicians use traditional written documentation or interactive electronic guides for vehicle repair information, then information can be provided to technicians, but technicians must manually identify parts by name or part number and switch between different systems to access repair and replacement part information

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of accessing repair informationVSAvoidtime to identify parts and switch systems

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual part identification and system switching with automated image recognition technology. The system captures an image of the vehicle component, automatically identifies it using computer vision algorithms, and retrieves relevant repair information, eliminating the need for technicians to manually search through catalogs or switch between systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an augmented reality interface as an intermediary between the technician and the repair information system. The AR overlay displays part identification, repair instructions, and replacement part information directly in the technician's field of view, consolidating multiple information sources into a single integrated interface.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If augmented reality systems provide computer generated information overlaid on real-world objects, then pertinent information is presented to users, but sessions cannot be transferred between devices requiring users to restart on new devices

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinformation delivery capabilityVSAvoidsession continuity between devices

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements session transfer functionality that allows the augmented reality application to maintain continuity across different device types (desktop computers, tablets, smartphones). The system uses scannable codes as a universal interface, enabling users to transfer their session state between devices without restarting, making the system adaptable to various form factors while maintaining operational continuity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If users switch between stationary and mobile devices to continue application sessions, then mobility is improved, but data and navigation may be lost during transitions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice mobilityVSAvoiddata and navigation during session transfer

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary data synchronization by capturing the complete session state (including navigation position, selected components, and repair information) before device transition. The system encodes this state information into scannable codes, ensuring that when the user scans the code on the new device, all previous work is restored without loss.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11526854B2Systems and methods for augmented reality and for transferring sessions between devices

Publication Date: 2022.12.13 EPICOR SOFTWARE CORP

AI summary

A method includes establishing a session between a first client device and a host device to run an application on the first client device. The method includes receiving an indication to transfer the session from the first client device to a second client device. The method includes storing, in response to receiving the indication, state information of the application for the session. The method includes generating a pointer associated with the session. The method includes generating a scannable code including the pointer. The method includes scanning the displayed scannable code using an imaging element associated with the second client device. The method includes transferring, using the pointer, the session from the first client device to the second client device using the stored state information so that a second display associated with the second client device displays a most recently updated instance of the application from the first client device.