10 innovative patents that could give us a look into the future of augmented reality
Augmented reality display integrated with self-contained breathing apparatus, 2006
The idea here is to combine AR technology with a firefighter’s rig, including a breathing apparatus, and create an AR training system for firefighters, or even first responders.
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Augmented reality data center visualization, 2012
The aim of this patent to is put visualized data from data centers onto a portable device, combined with the actual datacenter environment.
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Augmented reality language translation system and method, 2011
This sounds ambitious. This patent proposes a way of using AR to connect machines on a worksite with the people working there using headmounted displays. That includes not only coordinating the machines, but having access to data about the worksite.
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Touch screen augmented reality system and method, 2009
Here’s a touchscreen that uses AR to create a different kind of human computer interface.
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Augmented reality building operations tool, 2011
Data and diagnostics about different systems in a building get overlaid with real-time images on a mobile device with this AR patent.
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Augmented reality maps, 2011
There’s a lot of speculation about when Apple might enter the AR/VR arena. Here’s a patent it filed a few years back for augmented reality maps. Imagine taking a picture of a location and then getting data back about it in AR form.
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