Systems and methods for using augmented reality to locate objects, identify persons, and interact with inanimate objects

• US 10,726,267 B1
• Filed: 03/20/2020
• Issued: 07/28/2020
• Est. Priority Date: 11/28/2018
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Carl Lamont
• Original Assignee: Carl Lamont
• Inventors: Lamont, Carl
• Primary Examiner(s): Lieu, Julie B
• Application Number:
  US16/825,733
• Publication Number:
  US 20200218899A1
• Time in Patent Office: 130 Days
• Field of Search: None
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/44 Program or device authentication
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2221/2111 Location-sensitive, e.g. geographical location, GPS
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2221/2129 Authenticate client device independently of the user
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/011 Arrangements for interaction with the human body, e.g. for user immersion in virtual reality blind teaching G09B21/00
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0643 Graphical representation of items or shoppers
• CPC Class Codes: G06T 19/006 Mixed reality object pose determination, tracking or camera calibration for mixed reality G06T7/00
• CPC Class Codes: G06T 7/74 involving reference images or patches
• CPC Class Codes: G06V 20/20 in augmented reality scenes
• CPC Class Codes: G06V 20/647 by matching two-dimensional images to three-dimensional objects

Abstract

A system is provided which utilizes multiple combinations of object location technology to locate objects and direct users to them, and which provides reliable owner recognition and ownership verification with the use of displayed augmented reality with a predefined image of the object and/or the user. Further, the system utilizes augmented reality fingerprint markers. When the augmented reality fingerprint marker is positioned on an object and scanned with a smart device, information relating to the object is superimposed on the object displayed on the smart device.

Claims

1. An augmented reality system for identifying ownership of a pet and displaying information related thereto, the system comprising:

an augmented reality fingerprint marker coupled to a pet;

a user device having augmented reality software, a camera, and a display;

the augmented reality software on the user device programmed to;

map the environment containing the pet;

scan and read the augmented reality fingerprint marker; and

superimpose on the pet digital identification information received from the augmented reality fingerprint marker, the superimposed digital identification information comprising at least one animated arrow that points toward the owner of the pet.

2. An augmented reality system for identifying ownership of a financial object and

displaying information related thereto, the system comprising:

an augmented reality fingerprint marker coupled to a financial object;

a user device having augmented reality software, a camera, and a display;

the augmented reality software on the user device, programmed to;

map the environment containing the financial object;

scan and read the augmented reality fingerprint marker on the object; and

generate and display superimposed digital identification information, on the financial object, received from the augmented reality fingerprint marker, the digital identification information including a photo and age of the owner;

wherein with the digital identification information superimposed over the financial object, a user is able to verify ownership of the financial object before processing a financial transaction.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein the user device is a smartphone.

4. The system of claim 2, wherein the financial object is a financial transaction card.

5. The system of claim 2, wherein the financial object is a check.