METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROVIDING GUIDE USING AUGMENTED REALITY IMAGE

Smart overview of the Invention

The patent application describes a method and device using augmented reality (AR) technology to provide contextual guidance to users. By leveraging a camera to capture real-world images, the AR device generates a video overlay that corresponds to specific user actions, enhancing the user's understanding and interaction with their environment. This approach integrates virtual elements with real-world scenes, creating a seamless augmented experience for various applications.

Technical Background

Augmented reality technology combines virtual objects or information with real-world environments, making these elements appear as part of the physical space. Recent advancements in computing and display technologies have facilitated the development of AR systems, allowing virtual elements to be perceived as real by users. Devices such as smart glasses utilize this technology to provide applications like information retrieval and navigation by overlaying virtual images onto real-world objects.

Embodiments

The method involves identifying an action that requires guidance, capturing a real-world scene image through a camera, and generating an AR video based on this image. The AR device, equipped with a camera, display unit, memory, and processor, is configured to deliver this guide via the augmented video. The process ensures that the guidance is contextual and relevant to the user's current situation, adapting to the real-world environment in real-time.

Device Configuration

The AR device comprises several components: a camera for capturing images, a display unit for presenting augmented videos, and a processor to execute the necessary instructions. The processor identifies the action needing guidance, processes the real-world image, and generates the corresponding AR video. This setup allows users to receive real-time, action-specific guidance through an immersive visual interface.

Applications and Implementation

The technology can be applied in various scenarios such as sports training, cooking, or assembly tasks, where users receive step-by-step guidance through AR videos. The device's capability to overlay virtual instructions onto real-world actions enhances learning and execution. Diagrams included in the application illustrate potential use cases, such as guiding a basketball free throw or providing cooking instructions, showcasing the versatility of the AR guidance system.