Systems, methods, and media for displaying interactive augmented reality presentations
Inventors
Griswold, Mark A. • Eastman, Henry • Gotschall, Robert
Assignees
Case Western Reserve University
Publication Number
US-12260842-B2
Publication Date
2025-03-25
Expiration Date
2037-12-05
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Abstract
Systems, methods, and media for displaying interactive augmented reality presentations are provided. In some embodiments, a system comprises: a head mounted display comprising: a transparent display; a plurality of sensors; and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is programmed to: select a content display location of a plurality of predetermined content display locations to use to present content based at least in part on a location of the head mounted display within a current physical environment; and cause content to be presented by the head mounted display anchored at the selected content display location.
Core Innovation
The invention provides systems, methods, and media for displaying interactive augmented reality presentations using a head mounted display with a transparent display, multiple sensors, and at least one processor. The system enables selection and designation of specific content display locations, which may be based at least in part on the location of the head mounted display within a physical environment. Content is presented anchored at these selected display locations, supporting both predetermined and dynamically designated locations.
A major problem addressed is the difficulty in presenting the same augmented reality content to multiple users in the same physical space, due to differences in coordinate systems among various augmented reality devices. This often leads to inconsistent presentation of content in terms of spatial correspondence and orientation, and there is typically no centralized system allowing a presenter to coordinate content delivery across multiple devices.
The disclosed system allows for designating content display locations through user or environmental input and associating these locations with particular points in the physical environment detected via sensors (such as optical sensors or image data). The head mounted display can communicate and share this location data with other devices, enabling synchronized content anchoring and coordinated interactive presentations across multiple participants' devices.
Claims Coverage
The patent includes three main independent inventive features relating to designating and associating content display locations for mixed reality presentations using a head mounted display.
System for designating content display locations using sensor data
A system comprising a head mounted display with a transparent display, a plurality of sensors, and at least one processor that: - Receives input indicating that a content display location is to be designated. - Determines a particular location within a physical environment of the head mounted display based on data from at least one sensor. - Associates the content display location with the particular location.
Head mounted display for content location association
A head mounted display including a transparent display, sensors, and a processor, programmed to: - Receive input to designate a content display location. - Determine a particular location in a physical environment based on sensor data. - Associate the content display location with that particular location.
Method for designating content display locations
A method performed by a head mounted display comprising: - Receiving input indicating that a content display location is to be designated. - Determining a particular location in a physical environment based on data from at least one of the display's sensors. - Associating the content display location with this particular location.
Collectively, the inventive features cover the processes, systems, and devices for designating, detecting, and associating content display locations for mixed reality presentations based on sensor data and user or environmental input, facilitating accurate content anchoring in physical environments.
Stated Advantages
Facilitates coordinated presentation of interactive augmented reality content anchored to specific physical locations, improving synchrony among multiple devices.
Allows presenters to designate and control where content appears for all users, overcoming issues with disparate coordinate systems in augmented reality devices.
Enables flexible and interactive presentations where content can be dynamically anchored, supporting varied and collaborative use cases.
Documented Applications
Interactive augmented reality presentations in classroom settings.
Interactive augmented reality museum displays.
Multi-player augmented reality game experiences.
Collaborative workspaces for creating detailed 3D designs.
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