Mobile Camera Orientation-Based Geographic Data Overlay
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for an improved system and method to display geographic elements on a mobile computing device, specifically one that updates in real-time based on the device's orientation and direction the user is facing, allowing users to point the device at a location and receive information about the geographic element.
Innovation Solution
The system uses a processing circuit in a mobile computing device to determine the orientation of a camera or device by comparing images or using position determination data, and concurrently displays image data and geographic element data on the device's display, with the ability to select and highlight relevant geographic elements within the field of view.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If geographic element data is displayed on a mobile computing device, then users can obtain information about locations, but the display does not update in real-time based on device orientation or direction
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically updates geographic element data based on real-time camera orientation and device position changes. The display transitions from static to dynamic by continuously monitoring orientation data from the orientation determination circuit and automatically refreshing the shown geographic elements without requiring manual user intervention, thus achieving real-time adaptability while maintaining ease of operation.
2Measurement precision
If the system determines camera orientation by comparing images, then real-time orientation data can be obtained, but processing time and computational resources increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces image comparison processing with direct utilization of orientation data from the orientation determination circuit. Instead of computationally intensive image analysis, the system uses ready-made orientation information from sensors, dramatically reducing processing time while maintaining accurate orientation determination for real-time display updates.
3Loss of information
If multiple geographic elements are displayed concurrently with image data, then comprehensive information is provided, but the display becomes cluttered and difficult to read
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies local quality by selectively displaying geographic element data based on relevance to the current camera view and orientation. Instead of showing all available geographic elements, it prioritizes and highlights only those elements that are most relevant to the user's current direction and position, ensuring information completeness for relevant elements while maintaining display readability through selective presentation.
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AI summary
A mobile computing device includes a housing, a camera, a display, a memory, and a processing circuit. The housing is configured to be carried by a user while in use. The camera is configured to output image data. The memory is configured to store geographic element data representing one or more geographic elements. The processing circuit is configured to receive the geographic element data for the plurality of geographic elements. The processing circuit is configured to determine a camera orientation. The processing circuit is configured to concurrently display the image data and geographic element data for the plurality of geographic elements on the display.