Interactive Device AR Interaction via Beacon Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current augmented reality systems cannot enable true interaction between physical objects and virtual elements, as physical devices lack the ability to determine their own location and the location of virtual elements within the physical space, limiting immersive and engaging experiences.
Innovation Solution
The system uses beacon devices and sensors to determine the physical location of interactive devices and augmented reality devices within a physical space, allowing them to interact with virtual elements by identifying predefined dynamics and activating actuators to perform physical movements in response to virtual stimuli.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If augmented reality displays virtual elements in physical space, then user immersion is improved, but physical objects cannot interact with virtual elements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces beacon devices as intermediary objects that emit signals detectable by both augmented reality devices and interactive physical devices. These beacons serve as a common reference framework, enabling the AR device to understand physical space coordinates and allowing physical devices to locate virtual elements through beacon signal detection, thereby establishing interaction capability between previously disconnected systems
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical or manual location tracking systems with an optical/electromagnetic signal-based system. Instead of using physical markers or mechanical tracking, the system uses beacon devices emitting detectable signals that can be processed by sensors, enabling automated location determination and interaction without direct mechanical intervention
2Adaptability or versatility
If physical devices determine their location using beacon signals, then interaction with virtual elements is enabled, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs interactive devices with multi-functional capabilities where the same sensor array used for basic navigation and environment mapping is also utilized for detecting beacon signals and determining virtual element locations. This universal approach allows a single device configuration to handle multiple functions including location tracking, virtual object interaction, and physical movement control without requiring separate specialized components for each function
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AI summary
Embodiments herein provide a method for determining, utilizing an output from a beacon device detected using one or more sensors, a physical location of an interactive device in a physical space. Additionally, the method includes receiving an indication that an augmented reality scene is being displayed, where the augmented reality scene includes the physical space and a first virtual element. The method also includes identifying a predefined dynamic based on characteristics of the interactive device and the first virtual element. Finally, the method includes determining a physical movement to perform based on the determined physical location of the interactive device and the predefined dynamic, and activating the one or more actuators to cause the determined physical movement.