Augmented Reality Transit Map Overlay System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing transit information systems fail to effectively integrate real-time and relevant transit data into augmented reality environments, limiting users' ability to access accurate and timely information about transit routes, schedules, and locations within physical spaces.
Innovation Solution
A system that uses image sensors to detect maps in the environment, retrieves transit information from external data sources based on the user's location and intended destination, and overlays this information onto the physical map, providing real-time transit data such as vehicle locations, routes, and schedules within the augmented reality interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If transit information is displayed in traditional 2D formats, then information completeness is maintained, but user engagement and intuitive understanding deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms traditional 2D transit maps into 3D augmented reality visualizations that overlay virtual transit information onto the physical environment. This dimensional transition allows users to view transit routes, vehicle locations, and schedule information in spatial context while maintaining complete data representation through multi-layered AR displays.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses an augmented reality interface as an intermediary between the user and transit information data sources. This AR mediator overlays virtual transit data (vehicle locations, routes, schedules) onto the physical map environment, providing intuitive spatial understanding while maintaining access to complete transit information through interactive AR elements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If real-time transit data is integrated into AR environments, then user engagement and information relevance improve, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The augmented reality system serves multiple functions simultaneously: displaying transit maps, showing real-time vehicle locations, presenting schedule information, providing navigation guidance, and enabling user interactions. This multi-functional AR platform consolidates what would otherwise require separate systems into a single versatile interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects the user's physical location, retrieves relevant transit information from external data sources, and renders appropriate AR visualizations without requiring manual configuration. The AR environment adapts dynamically to user context, reducing the need for complex user setup and management.
3Reliability
If multiple data sources are integrated for comprehensive transit information, then information accuracy improves, but data processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges data from multiple external sources (transit authorities, GPS providers, schedule databases) into a unified augmented reality display. By consolidating these diverse data streams into a single AR interface that automatically correlates vehicle locations, routes, and schedules, the system achieves comprehensive information accuracy while managing processing complexity through integrated data fusion.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to providing transit information in an augmented reality environment. In some embodiments, images are obtained using one or more image sensors, a determination is made whether the obtained images include a map, and, in accordance with a set of one or more conditions being satisfied, transit information is displayed in the augmented reality environment. A location of the displayed transit information in the augmented reality environment may correspond to a respective feature of the map.