Augmented Reality Overlays for Device Repair or Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Homeowners and other structure occupants often overlook the need for device repairs or replacements, leading to potential losses and increased insurance premiums, as conventional instructions are ineffective in educating them about necessary updates.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method using Augmented Reality (AR) and machine learning (ML) to visualize recommended updates to existing devices, providing an AR display that indicates the necessary repairs or replacements and their impact on a home score, utilizing devices like AR glasses, smart phones, and servers to analyze device data and insurance claims history.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If conventional instructions are used to educate occupants about device maintenance, then information is provided to occupants, but the information is ineffective in prompting repairs or replacements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces conventional static instructions (mechanical/paper-based information delivery) with an Augmented Reality system that uses optical displays and machine learning to dynamically present maintenance information. The AR device captures images of devices, identifies them through ML models, and overlays contextualized maintenance recommendations, transforming ineffective text instructions into engaging visual overlays that directly appear on the device being viewed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an Augmented Reality device as an intermediary between the occupant and the existing devices. This intermediary captures visual data, processes it through machine learning models, and presents tailored maintenance information through overlay displays. The AR device acts as a mediator that translates device status data into comprehensible visual recommendations, bridging the gap between raw data and actionable insights for occupants.
2Loss of information
If AR visualization is implemented to show recommended updates, then awareness and engagement improve, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a multi-functional system where the AR device performs multiple tasks: capturing device images, identifying devices through machine learning, retrieving maintenance information, calculating home score improvements, and displaying overlay visualizations. By consolidating these functions into a single AR platform, the system manages complexity through integration rather than proliferation of separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service through automated machine learning-based device identification and maintenance recommendation generation. The AR device autonomously captures images, identifies the target device, retrieves relevant maintenance information, and presents personalized recommendations without requiring manual input from the occupant. This automation reduces operational complexity while enhancing awareness.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods disclosed herein relates generally to using augmented reality (AR) for visualizing recommended updates to devices proximate a structure. In some examples, underlay layer data may be received (e.g., from a camera of an AR viewer device); and overlay layer data may be received (e.g., from a different camera or other overlay layer device). An AR display may be created by correlating the underlay layer data with the overlay layer data. An improved home score indicia may be displayed based upon the recommended update.