Internetworked augmented reality system and method
First Claim
1. An internetworked augmented reality (AR) system, comprising:
- a. At least one Local Station, at least one of which must be a Local AR Station, b. At least one Remote Station, and c. A network connecting these stations.
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Abstract
A system is presented for an “internetworked augmented reality (AR) system” which consists of one or more Local Stations (which may be AR or Non-AR, at least one of which must be AR) and one or more Remote Stations (RS) (which may be AR or Non-AR) networked together. RSs can provide resources not available at a Local AR Station (LARS): databases, high performance computing (HPC), and methods by which a human can interact with the person(s) at the LARS(s). Preferred embodiments are presented: Training: a trainee is located at a LARS, while the instructor, located at a RS, monitors and controls training. Maintenance: the operator performs tasks at the LARS, while information and assistance is located at the RS. HPC: the LARS user visualizes results of computations performed remotely. Online shopping: shoppers evaluate virtual representations of real products, in the real setting in which they will be used. Design: experts in such fields as interior or exterior decorating, lighting, architecture, or engineering, can use the invention to collaborate with remote colleagues and utilize remote databases or a HPC. Navigation: mariners utilize a remote database that contains the latest information on warnings of hazards or preferred paths to follow. Situational Awareness: users benefit from up-to-date information received from remote computers or humans over a network. Testing: controllers at remote computers control testing procedures. Entertainment: multiple AR game players at different locations can play against each other over a network. Telepresence: viewers remotely experience AR.
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46 Claims
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1. An internetworked augmented reality (AR) system, comprising:
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a. At least one Local Station, at least one of which must be a Local AR Station, b. At least one Remote Station, and c. A network connecting these stations. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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