Remote Virtual Message Management for Moving Objects

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional augmented reality technologies do not provide an open platform for users to set up virtual messages over moving objects, which are searchable by the public, limiting the ability to associate and display content with specific moving objects such as people or vehicles.

Innovation Solution

A remote management system and method that allows users to remotely set up virtual messages associated with moving objects using a web browser or proprietary software, enabling the creation, registration, and configuration of virtual messages with specific viewable ranges and search criteria, utilizing image information and positioning data to overlay virtual messages on moving objects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional augmented reality technology is used to display virtual objects, then the user can experience reality and facilitate recreation, but there is no open platform for users to set up virtual messages over moving objects that are searchable by the public

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveplatform opennessVSAvoidsearchability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system creates a universal platform that combines augmented reality display functionality with public search capability. The server receives virtual message data from multiple sources, stores it in a database, and makes it searchable by the public, allowing the system to serve both private AR experiences and public information dissemination needs simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The server acts as an intermediary between the user who creates virtual messages and the public who searches for them. The server receives virtual message data, stores it in a database, and enables public search operations, thereby connecting the creation and consumption of virtual message content without requiring direct user-to-user interaction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If the user sets up virtual messages remotely without physical proximity to the moving object, then the ease of operation is improved, but the precision of associating the virtual message with the correct moving object may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveremote setup capabilityVSAvoidobject identification accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by capturing images of the moving object and extracting feature information before the virtual message is displayed. The server stores these feature images and uses them for later matching and identification, ensuring accurate association between virtual messages and moving objects even when setup occurs remotely.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system creates a digital copy of the moving object's visual features by capturing images and extracting feature information. This feature image serves as a reference copy that can be used for identification and matching purposes, allowing the system to accurately associate virtual messages with moving objects without requiring physical proximity during the setup phase.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Data Source

PatentUS10606886B2Method and system for remote management of virtual message for a moving object
Publication Date: 2020.03.31 FRAMY INC
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AI summary

The disclosure is related to a system and a method for remote management of a virtual message for a moving object. The system has a database that stores data of multiple moving objects and image information of every moving object. The system has a server initiating a remote-management interface that allows the system user to perform remote management. The interface also allows the user to select one of the moving objects and configure a virtual message associated to the moving object. A set of search criteria with respect to the virtual message are defined. In the server, the data relating to every moving object, virtual message and the search criteria is established. The system facilitates the user to conduct remote management of managing multiple virtual messages and their associated moving objects at the same time.