AR Transceiver Configuration via Spatial Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Establishing connections between mobile devices is often time-consuming and cumbersome due to the need for manual scanning, selection, and pairing processes, especially when multiple connections are required, as existing methods do not efficiently manage simultaneous pairing and configuration.
Innovation Solution
The use of augmented reality relative positioning to configure a transceiver, allowing users to select devices visually and determine their relative position, which then configures the transceiver's signal strength and direction to establish connections efficiently, thereby simplifying the pairing process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual scanning and selection process is used for device connection, then connection establishment is possible, but the process is time-consuming and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations (scanning, selecting, entering passwords) with automated optical recognition through augmented reality display. The system automatically detects device positions via camera and AR interface, eliminates manual password entry by generating OTPs automatically, and streamlines the connection process from minutes to seconds.
2Adaptability or versatility
If all nearby devices respond to connection queries, then connection options are available, but the complexity increases for multiple device management
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by making device response behavior location-dependent. Only devices within the specific spatial region indicated by the user in the AR display respond to connection queries. This selective response mechanism filters out irrelevant devices automatically, reducing complexity while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The augmented reality display acts as an intermediary between the user and the device selection process. It visually represents nearby devices, captures user spatial intent through gestures or selections in the AR interface, and translates this into targeted connection queries, simplifying the interaction for multiple device management.
3Productivity
If transceiver scans all directions for connections, then all devices can be found, but the time and energy required increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by using the camera and augmented reality display to identify and locate target devices before the transceiver begins scanning. This pre-positioning information allows the transceiver to focus its scanning efforts only in relevant directions, reducing both time and energy consumption compared to omnidirectional scanning.
Solution Approach 2:
The transceiver transitions from uniform omnidirectional scanning to localized directional scanning based on AR-determined device positions. Energy and scanning resources are concentrated only in the specific spatial regions where target devices are located, improving productivity while reducing overall energy consumption.
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AI summary
A method includes detecting a user selection of a region in an augmented reality display of a first device, determining a relative position of the region in the augmented reality display, configuring a parameter of a transceiver of the first device based on the relative position, and establishing a connection between the first device and a second device using the transceiver configured with the parameter.