EP3058717A1 - Interactive augmented reality using a self-propelled device - Google Patents
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- FIG. 1 illustrates an example system for operating a computing device, under an embodiment
- FIG. 2 illustrates an example method for operating a computing device, according to an embodiment
- FIGS. 3A-3B illustrate an example of a processed image, under an embodiment
- FIG. 4 illustrates an example hardware diagram for a system for operating a computing device, under an embodiment.
- FIG. 5 illustrates and example method of controlling a self-propelled device as an augmented reality entity using a mobile computing device linked to a second computing device.
- FIGS. 6A-6B illustrate an example of controlling a self-propelled device as an augmented reality entity using a mobile computing device linked to a second computing device.
- Embodiments described herein provide for a computing device that can detect one or more rounded objects (e.g ., a ball, a self-propelled device having a spherical housing) in an image and track the detected rounded object(s).
- the computing device can utilize the detected rounded objects as input for performing one or more operations or processes on the computing device.
- one or more images can be received from an image capturing device of the
- the computing device can operate one or more applications or operate in one or more modes that use the components of the image capturing device in order to receive visual input.
- the visual input can be of a scene and/or objects in the scene in which the lens of the image capturing device is focused on or pointed towards.
- the scene can include an object of interest that is in motion and has a rounded shape.
- Embodiments provide for the computing device to receive a plurality of images in order to detect one or more rounded objects (corresponding to one or more objects of interest) in one or more of the images.
- a rounded object that is depicted in an image can correspond to an object of interest having at least a housing or structure with a rounded shape or a partial rounded shape, such as an ellipse, oval, disc, sphere, etc.
- the object of interest can correspond to, for example, a ball, a circular object, a cylindrical object, or a self-propelled device having a spherical housing, etc., that is included within the scene (e.g. , visual input detected by the image capturing device).
- a self-propelled device can be modified (e.g., post assembly) to include a rounded or spherical aspect (e.g., attach a rounded object to the self-propelled device or drop a ping pong ball in a truck bed of a remote controlled truck).
- the computing device can process and utilize the detected objects in the images as input for performing one or more operations or processes on the computing device.
- each of the received images can be individually processed in order to detect one or more rounded objects.
- the computing device can use one or more detection techniques, together or individually, in order to detect the rounded object(s).
- the detection techniques can include using an image filter and a detection algorithm based on the size of the rounded object.
- the detection techniques can be used to determine the position information of one or more rounded objects based on a relative position of the one or more rounded objects in the one or more images. Detecting rounded object(s) in images can enable the computing device to track the movement of the rounded object(s), as well as the velocity and/or acceleration of the motion.
- the computing device can utilize the detected one or more rounded objects and the respective position information as input for performing additional operations or processes.
- the computing device can adjust the images that include a detected rounded object, and present the adjusted images on a display device.
- the computing device can use the detected rounded object as input for controlling the detected object (e.g. , as a remote device) .
- the image capturing device can be distinct and separate from the computing device that detects the one or more rounded objects in the one or more images.
- the image capturing device and the computing device can wirelessly communicate with each other in order to enable the computing device to receive the one or more images from the image capturing device.
- a recording device such as a video capturing device, can also be separate from and wirelessly communicate with the computing device.
- the devices can be a part of or be incorporated together as one device.
- Embodiments described herein also provide for the operations and/or processes that are performed by the recording device and/or the image capturing device and/or the computing device to be performed at different times and different orders (e.g ., shifted temporally).
- One or more embodiments described herein provide that methods, techniques, and actions performed by a computing device are performed
- programmatically or as a computer-implemented method .
- Programmatically means through the use of code or computer-executable instructions. These instructions can be stored in one or more memory resources of the
- a programmatically performed step may or may not be automatic.
- a programmatic module or component can include a program, a sub-routine, a portion of a program, or a software component or a hardware component capable of performing one or more stated tasks or functions.
- a module or component can exist on a hardware component independently of other modules or components.
- a module or component can be a shared element or process of other modules, programs or machines.
- Some embodiments described herein can generally require the use of computing devices, including processing and memory resources.
- computing devices including processing and memory resources.
- one or more embodiments described herein may be implemented, in whole or in part, on computing devices such as digital cameras, digital camcorders, desktop computers, cellular or smart phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), laptop computers, printers, digital picture frames, and tablet devices.
- PDAs personal digital assistants
- Memory volatile and non-volatile memory
- processing, and network resources may all be used in connection with the
- one or more embodiments described herein may be implemented through the use of instructions that are executable by one or more processors. These instructions may be carried on a computer-readable medium.
- Machines shown or described with figures below provide examples of processing resources and computer-readable mediums on which instructions for implementing embodiments of the invention can be carried and/or executed.
- the numerous machines shown with embodiments of the invention include processor(s) and various forms of memory for holding data and instructions.
- Examples of computer-readable mediums include permanent memory storage devices, such as hard drives on personal computers or servers.
- Other examples of computer storage mediums include portable storage units, such as CD or DVD units, flash memory (such as carried on smart phones, multifunctional devices or tablets), and magnetic memory.
- Computers, terminals, network enabled devices e.g ., mobile devices, such as cell phones) are all examples of machines and devices that utilize processors, memory, and instructions stored on computer-readable mediums.
- embodiments may be implemented in the form of computer-programs, or a computer usable carrier medium capable of carrying such a program.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an example system for operating a computing device, under an embodiment.
- a system such as described with respect to FIG. 1 can be implemented on, for example, a mobile multi-functional computing device (e.g., smart phone, tablet device) having an integrated image capturing component.
- system 100 can be implemented on notebooks, laptops, or other computing devices that can be operated in an environment where a camera is controlled or operated to track a moving object.
- system 100 operates to process image input in order to dynamically detect a rounded object, such as an object in motion.
- the detected rounded object can be part of a housing of a device that is under motion and/or under control of a computing device.
- the rounded object is detected as part of a programmatic process in which the device that is integrated with the rounded object is controlled in movement or operation.
- the rounded object is detected in motion as part of a programmatic process in which the presence of the object is used to generate other programmatic processes, such as augmented reality that utilizes the rounded object in motion as input.
- system 100 can detect rounded objects that correspond to objects of interest that are in motion. The detection of such objects can provide input to enable the computing device to perform other operations, such as to control the object of interest, or to integrate a
- system 100 can perform dimensional analysis of a plurality of images depicting a scene that includes an object of interest. Specifically, system 100 can perform dimensional analysis in order to determine the distance of the object of interest from the image capturing device and/or the computing device. For that purpose, in one example, rounded objects can be detected and processed in images efficiently by components of system 100.
- system 100 includes object detect 110, image adjust 130, user interface (UI) component 140, device control 150 and wireless communication (WCOM) 160.
- the components of system 100 combine to receive a plurality of images from an image capturing device and to automatically process the images to detect one or more rounded objects depicted in the images. Each image can be processed using one or more detection techniques so that the detected objects can be processed as input for performing one or more operations on the computing device.
- the object detect 110 can also include subcomponents, such as image filter 112, gradient detect 120, and image mark 122. These components can combine to enable the object detect 110 to detect and track one or more objects depicted in a plurality of images.
- the computing device can operate one or more applications and/or operate in one or more different modes.
- system 100 can be operated in response to a user executing or launching an application or program that uses visual input detected by an image capturing device to perform one or more processes (e.g ., a game application or a device calibration settings program).
- the object detect 110 can receive a visual input 114, such as image input, from the image capturing device in order to detect one or more rounded objects in one or more images.
- an image capturing device e.g., an integrated camera
- the visual input 114 can be in the form of a sequence of images, or through video input (e.g., a plurality of images that are captured continuously at 30-60 frames per second).
- a preview of the images that are being received by the computing device can be provided on a display device of the computing device.
- the visual input 114 can also be provided to the UI
- the display device e.g., a touch-sensitive display device
- the display device can present a dynamically changing, real-time image of a scene in which the image capturing device is currently pointing at. This image can include one or more objects of interest in the scene, having a rounded characteristic (e.g. , having a rounded housing or portion of the housing).
- a user can also capture and store one or more images of the scene by pressing down on a capture button or trigger, or by using another user interface feature (e.g., tap a "capture image" graphic feature provided on a touch-sensitive display) .
- the object detect 110 can individually process individual images to detect objects of interest.
- the objects of interest can be designated to match a particular shape, such as semi-sphere, or sphere (or other spherical portion).
- the object detect 110 can operate an image recognition software, and/or other image processing methods in order to detect the rounded, designated characteristic of the object of interest.
- the object detect 110 can scan the pixels of the individually captured images to detect rounded objects corresponding to spheres, semi-spheres or other variations (depending on the designated rounded characteristics) .
- the object detect 110 can use different detection techniques, together or individually, in order to detect one or more rounded objects in individual images.
- the image filter 112 of the object detect 110 can receive one or more images and apply a filter, such as a grayscale filter, to each of the received images. Applying a grayscale filter to the image can convert each pixel of the image to a shade of gray (e.g., based on intensity information).
- the image filter 112 can provide a grayscale image 116 of each received image to the gradient detect 120 and the image mark 122.
- a trained object detector can scan the grayscale pixels for rounded objects that potentially correspond to the object of interest.
- the use of the grayscale filter promotes fast image object detection to enable real-time detection of an object of interest when that object is in motion.
- the objects of interest can include additional characteristics to facilitate their respective tracking.
- the rounded characteristic of the object of interest can further be combined with additional features, such as other structural visual landmarks, brightness in color (e.g., white, silver, yellow, etc.), illuminations, or surface patterns.
- the object of interest can be brightly colored (e.g ., white), and the use of a grayscale filter on the processed input images can yield objects which can have a lighter shade of gray than other pixels for other portions of the same scene.
- the grayscale images 116 can be provided to the gradient detect 120 and the image mark 122, which use one or more image processing methods (e.g ., apply one or more algorithms), to detect the rounded object(s) in each grayscale image 116.
- known (or pre-determined) information about the objects of interest can be used in performing object detection.
- a user can provide inputs 126 that correspond to visual markers for the object of interest.
- Such inputs 126 can include, for example, the estimated size (e.g ., a radius or diameter) of the rounded object(s) as well as the color(s) of the object(s) via an input mechanism (e.g., using one or more buttons, or a touch-sensitive display screen).
- the user can provide input 126
- information about the one or more rounded objects can be stored in a memory of the computing device.
- the gradient detect 120 can use known information in order to detect the rounded object(s) in each of the images.
- the gradient detect 120 can process individual pixels (or some pixels) of the grayscale images 116 in order to determine a respective gradient for the individual pixels.
- the gradient for particular pixel can be based on surrounding pixels, including immediately adjacent pixels.
- a gradient corresponds to a vector having a direction in which the brightness level of pixels in that direction increases. For example, the brightness level of a pixel is lower or less bright than the brightness level of other pixels in the direction of the gradient.
- the image mark 122 implements logic that marks, for the determined gradient of each pixel, a point in the direction of the gradient that is within the distance equal to a radii (e.g ., actual radius, radius of curvature) of the rounded object(s).
- the user can indicate (via a user input 126) that the rounded object to be detected has a radius of a certain size or approximate pixel length.
- the approximated pixel length can be set to twenty pixels.
- the approximated pixel length can be assumed or predetermined based on previously stored information about the size of the rounded object in the image.
- the image mark 122 can mark a point within the twenty pixel length of that particular pixel in the direction of the gradient that has the highest brightness level . This can represent a center or middle of the rounded object. Based on the plurality of markings (e.g.
- the object detect 110 can assume that a region of the image having a plurality of markings corresponds to the center of the rounded object and can determine the location or position of the rounded object(s) in each grayscale image 116 (if any exists).
- the determined position information of the rounded object can be relative to the image.
- the gradient detect 120 can also access parameters (that can be stored in a database or list in a memory resource of the computing device) in determining the gradient for each pixel in the grayscale image 116.
- a parameter for example, can include a brightness threshold and a gradient threshold.
- the brightness threshold can instruct the gradient detect 120 to ignore computing a gradient for a particular pixel if adjacent pixels (pixels in a direction moving away from the particular pixel within a radius distance of that particular pixel), do not show a pattern of increasing in brightness.
- a gradient threshold can instruct the gradient detect 120 to ignore computing a gradient for a particular pixel if adjacent pixels do not show a strong enough change in brightness levels in a direction moving away from the particular pixel . For pixels where gradients are not computed, no markings would be provided by the image mark 122.
- the object detect 110 can apply different radii of a rounded object in order to detect the rounded object in the grayscale images 116. Because the gradient detect 120 and the image mark 122 can process each individual pixel in a grayscale image 116, the object detect 110 assumes that the radii used to detect the rounded object can vary from one region of the image to another, for each grayscale image 116. Due to the angle, the orientation, the distance, and the positioning of the image capturing device in relation to the rounded object(s), a rounded object(s) can vary in size depending on how close it is to the user.
- the object detect 110 can receive information about the orientation and the positioning of the image capturing device (e.g., where the lens of the image capturing device is pointed at or focused on) to determine whether a given pixel in an image represents the ground or floor that is closer to the user or user's feet, or whether the pixel represents a point that is further away from the user (e.g. , closer to the horizon).
- the object detect 110 further assumes that if a particular point in the image represents a region that is closer to the user, then the rounded object at or near that point would typically be larger in the image than if the rounded object was further away from the user.
- the image mark 122 can apply a larger radius when marking a region in the direction of the gradient of that point (as the rounded ball to be detected is assumed to be larger in the image).
- the image mark 122 can apply a smaller radius when marking a region in the direction of the gradient for that point (e.g ., ten pixel lengths instead of twenty pixel lengths) .
- the object detect 110 can also determine whether the rounded object is moving in one or more directions, as the rounded object can become larger in size from one image to another in a sequence of images (e.g ., if it is moving closer to the user) or become smaller in size from one image to another (e.g ., if it is moving further away from the user) .
- the computing device can detect its position relative to the ground .
- the computing device can determine the ground plane and horizon of the image(s) being provided by the image capturing device. Based on the determined information, if the user is holding the computing device in a way so that the lens of the image capturing device is pointing to an area that is closer to her, for example, the computing device can increase the radius (e.g. , size) of rounded objects that are being detected.
- the radius of rounded objects that are being detected can be decreased.
- the image mark 122 can mark a point (e.g., a location in or with the image) in the direction of the gradient that is within the distance equal to the radius of the rounded object(s) . In this manner, instead of the user indicating that the rounded object to be detected has a certain radius, the image mark 122 can mark a point within a varying radius in the direction of the gradient that has the highest brightness level .
- the radius can be varied depending on whether the lens of the image capturing device of the computing device is pointing to an area that is closer to or further from the user.
- the estimated size of the one or more rounded objects can be automatically configured and/or stored in a memory resource of the computing device.
- a rounded object can be a self-propelled device having a rounded housing (e.g., a spherical housing) that is paired or wirelessly connected with the user's computing device. Information about the user's self- propelled device can be stored in the memory resource of the computing device.
- the object detect 110 can also apply different types of filters depending on the user input 126.
- the image filter 112 can apply other types of filters depending on the color(s) of the rounded object(s) of interest that is being detected by the object detect 110. If the rounded object of interest is dark in color, for example, the user can provide an input 126 that indicates the color of the ball .
- the object detect 110 can detect one or more rounded objects in one or more images and also provide information corresponding to the detected objects.
- Information about the detected objects can include the color of the object, the size, the shape (e.g., ellipse or sphere), the position of the object relative to the image, etc.
- the information about the detected rounded object(s) can be stored in a memory resource of the computing device.
- system 100 utilizes the detected one or more objects from the image(s) (including the position information of the one or more objects) as input for performing one or more operations or processes on the computing device.
- the object detect 110 can provide information about the detected object and the images (e.g. , object detected images 124) to the image adjust 130 and the device control 150.
- the image adjust 130 can operate as part of or in conjunction with a gaming application.
- system 100 can determine that a rounded object of interest is moving based on the object detected images 124.
- two or more images corresponding to different instances in time can include a rounded object corresponding to the object of interest in the scene.
- the rounded object can be detected at a first position relative to that image.
- the rounded object can be detected at a second position relative to that image.
- the device control 150 and/or the image adjust 130 can determine that the rounded object is in motion (or has moved) .
- the rounded object of interest can be in a stationary position, but be rotating in place.
- the rotating rounded object can be detected in the image(s).
- the rounded object detected from image input can be translated into a coordinate data for a given reference frame relevant to the image depiction.
- This coordinate reference frame can be translated into a real-world coordinate system in order to observe and/or predict position related information about the object of interest.
- the position of the object of interest can thus be mapped from an image depiction of the object, given that the depth of the object from the image capturing device can be determined from dimensional analysis of the object's depiction.
- the velocity of the object of interest can be determined from the reference frame of the image depiction of the object, as mapped to the determined reference frame of the real-world object of interest.
- the object of interest having a rounded
- the object detect 110 can determine a more accurate position of the object in the image(s). In addition, based on the known (or pre-determined) information about the object of interest and the known height, the object detect 110 can determine a more accurate position of the object in the image(s). In addition, based on the known (or pre-determined) information about the object of interest and the known height, the object detect 110 can determine a more accurate position of the object in the image(s). In addition, based on the
- the image adjust 130 can provide images that are to be rendered on a display device that are dimensionally accurate (with respect to the actual location of the object of interest and the position of the image capturing device) .
- the image adjust 130 can process the object detected images 124 in order to dynamically adjust at least a portion of an image.
- the image adjust 130 can also access a set of rules for mapping the coordinate reference frame and the real-world coordinate system so that the rendered adjusted images can be dimensionally accurate with respect to the real-world scene.
- the rules can correspond to real world parameters.
- the real world parameters can be altered, e.g., by user input, if a dimensionally accurate rendition is not desired .
- the image adjust 130 can also store the adjusted image 132 in a memory resource of the computing device. This enables a user to access the memory resource in order to view any of the stored adjusted images 132 at a later time.
- system 100 can enable additional processing of the images for performing other operations.
- the image adjust 130 for example, can access the previously processed images and perform additional adjustments to the images.
- the processes performed by the object detect 110 and/or image adjust 130 can be performed on images that are stored, rather than "live" or in real-time.
- the processes described with the object detect 110 and the image adjust 130 can optionally be temporally shifted with respect to when the images are captured and/or stored .
- the image adjust 130 can dynamically overlay or replace the detected rounded object in the image with a graphic image (e.g ., a character, an animal, some other object other than a ball) or alter the image of the detected rounded object itself (e.g ., change the color of the rounded object, or distort the rounded object) in real-time.
- the adjusted image 132 can be provided to the UI component 140 so that the user of the computing device can see on a display device, rendered content that includes the adjusted detected object.
- the UI component 140 can also generate one or more features that can be presented on the display device of the computing device.
- the adjusted content that is rendered can be dimensionally accurate with respect to the position of the actually object of interest and the position of the image capturing device.
- the user can watch a live sporting event (e.g., kids playing soccer at a park) and point the lens of her computing device at the field.
- the visual input 114 received can include a plurality of frames of images detected by the image capturing device.
- the object detect 110 can detect the rounded object (corresponding to the object of interest, e.g., the soccer ball) in each of the sequence of images (e.g ., the position of the ball can be different in each image because the ball is in motion) .
- the image adjust 130 can process the detected object (e.g., the detected soccer ball) by highlighting the ball or providing a ring around the ball and providing the images to the UI component 140. The user is then able to see the adjusted images 132 (with any additional features) on the display device of the computing device.
- the device control 150 can process the object detected images 124 in order to provide one or more controls for a remote device.
- the detected rounded object can be a self-propelled device that is paired or wirelessly connected with the user's computing device.
- the user can see the representations of the received visual input 114 that includes the detected rounded object (e.g., the user's self-propelled device) on the display device of the computing device.
- the user can then interact with the displayed representation of the self-propelled device on the touch-sensitive display screen by providing user input 152 (e.g., touch input on the touch-sensitive display screen) to the device control 150.
- user input 152 e.g., touch input on the touch-sensitive display screen
- the device control 150 receives object detected images 124 and the user input 152 to determine what types of control information 154 to generate. Based on the received information corresponding to the detected rounded object via object detected images 124, the control information 154 can be determined by detecting the user input 152 on a particular location of the display screen, for example, and determining that the location corresponds to the detected rounded object on the image. For example, the user can tap on the displayed
- the control information 154 is provided on the WCOM 160 so that the information can be provided to a remote device.
- the device control 150 determines the position of the detected rounded object in the object detected image(s) 124 (e.g., the position of the detected rounded object relative to the image) .
- the device control 150 can determine the path of the gesture, relative to a reference (e.g., the original position of the displayed representation of the self-propelled device), and translate the gesture to control signals for moving the self-propelled device in a similar manner.
- the control signals can be provided to the self-propelled device to cause the self-propelled device to move accordingly.
- the WCOM 160 serves to exchange data between system 100 and other external devices (e.g ., such as a remote device or the user's self-propelled device).
- WCOM 160 can implement a variety of different protocols, such as a BLUETOOTH communications protocol, a Wi-Fi communications protocol, infrared communications protocol, etc.
- the control information 154 can be wireless communicated to the remote device (e.g ., the self-propelled device, for example) to cause the self-propelled device to perform a designated action corresponding to the user command .
- the device control 150 can provide control information 154 for calibrating one or more components of the remote device (or for calibrating one or more components of the computing device).
- the rounded object of interest (e.g., the user's self-propelled device) can have one or more gyroscopes. Over time, the gyroscope may need recalibration due to gyroscope drift.
- the device control 150 can detect whether the self-propelled device is moving, for example, or whether it is stationary, and provide control information 154 (that includes calibration information) to be transmitted to the self-propelled device via WCOM 160. Based on detecting the line of movement of the self-propelled device and the object detected images 124, the device control 150 can calibrate the gyroscope of the self-propelled device.
- the device control 150 can also receive device information 162 from the self-propelled device that includes current information about the components of the self-propelled device (including real-time information about the gyroscope). The device control 150 can use this information for calibrating the gyroscope of the self-propelled device. In this manner, system 100 can be used to eliminate gyroscope drift.
- the one or more gyroscopes of the computing device can also be calibrated using the detected rounded object.
- the device control 150 can calibrate the gyroscope of the computing device by using the detected rounded object as a reference point.
- the object detect 110 can also provide object detected images 118 to other components or systems of the computing device and/or to remote devices (not shown in FIG. 1) for additional processing.
- Other components can process the detected rounded objects as inputs for performing other operations.
- the visual input 114 received by system 100 can also be provided from an image capturing device that is remote from the computing device.
- the image capturing device can be separate from the computing device.
- the image capturing device can detect and/or capture scenes and transmit the visual input 114 to the computing device (e.g. , using a wire or wirelessly) .
- System 100 can receive the visual input 114 via the WCOM 160, for example, when the visual input 114 is received wirelessly from the image capturing device.
- System 100 can then detect one or more rounded objects from the images received from the remote image capturing device and perform additional operations based on the processed detected objects.
- system 100 can receive the images (e.g., frames from real-time video) and then process the images (e.g., detect one or more rounded objects and/or adjust the images) after a duration of time.
- the visual input 114 provided by the image capturing device can first be stored in a memory resource of the computing device before the object detect 110 retrieves or receives the visual input 114 for processing.
- the object detect 110 can perform the processing in response to a user input 126 (thereby causing the visual input 114 to be retrieved or received by the object detect 110 from the memory resource) .
- system 100 can perform additional processing even after the images are dynamically processed.
- the image adjust 130 can perform additional processing to provide different adjusted images 132 to the UI component 140.
- the image adjust 130 can perform additional processing to provide different adjusted images 132 to the UI component 140.
- a user can view different adjusted images 132 (e.g., an adjusted image with different graphic image overlays) at different times.
- some of the components that are described in system 100 can be provided as being individual components or as being part of the same component.
- the object detect 110 and the image adjust 130 can be provided as part of the same component.
- the object detect 110 and the device control 150 can be provided as part of the same component.
- the components that are described in system 100 can be provided as part of the device operating system or as part of one of more applications (e.g ., as part of a camera application, a remote device
- Logic can be implemented with a camera application (e.g. , software) and/or with hardware of the image capturing device.
- the object of interest can alternatively have other predefined shapes that can be subject to dimensional and image analysis in order to detect objects in one or more images.
- system 100 can utilize other object detection and/or image processing techniques to detect objects having shapes other than a rounded shape, such as a classifier that is trained for detecting an object with a particular two-dimensional shape (e.g., having a rectangular shape or triangular shape).
- the object detect 110 can detect other predefined shapes to translate dimensional information about an image of that object into spatial and/or positional information in the real-world .
- examples described herein can also be used for adjacent object analysis.
- position information about an object that is adjacent to the object of interest can be determined based on its known spatial relationship with the object of interest.
- the object of interest can be a tank vehicle, where the position of the tank vehicle can be determined in the image(s) .
- the gun that the tank vehicle is equipped with can also be tracked using adjacent object analysis.
- multiple objects of interest can be simultaneously tracked in one or more images of a given scene.
- the objects of interest can be in motion or be stationary.
- the object detect 110 can detect multiple objects of interest along with the position information for each tracked object.
- the position of each tracked object relative to other tracked objects can be used to determine other objects or points of interest that may be intermediate to the objects of interest.
- multiple spherical objects can be detected and tracked in images to determine a point cloud for purpose of determining the position of other objects that may be near one or more of the tracked objects.
- FIG. 2 illustrates an example method for operating a computing device, according to an embodiment.
- a method such as described by an embodiment of FIG. 2 can be implemented using, for example, components described with an embodiment of FIG. 1. Accordingly, references made to elements of FIG. 1 are for purposes of illustrating a suitable element or component for performing a step or sub-step being described.
- the computing device can receive a plurality of images from its image capturing device (step 200).
- the plurality of images can correspond to visual input of a scene that the lens of the image capturing device is pointing at or focused on.
- the image input can correspond to real-time video that is provided by the image capturing device (sub-step 202).
- Real-time video can include a number of frames (where each frame can be an image) that are detected and/or captured per second (e.g., 30 frames per second) .
- Each of the images can be individually processed to detect one or more rounded objects in the images (step 210).
- the computing device can operate an image recognition software and/or other image processing methods in order to detect the rounded object(s) in each image.
- a rounded object in an image can correspond to an object of interest that is present in the scene and having a rounded housing characteristic.
- the rounded object(s) can be detected by applying known information for determining object(s) of interest (sub- step 212).
- the known information can be provided by a user or can be
- the known information can include the size of the rounded object(s) of interest (sub-step 214).
- the size of the rounded object(s) can correspond to the radius (or radii for ellipses, for example) of the object or the diameter of the object, or in some cases, the relative size as compared to the screen size of the display device.
- the one or more rounded objects can be detected in each of the images by using size information about the rounded object(s), such as a radius or diameter of a rounded object (e.g., in pixel lengths).
- known information can include information corresponding to the positioning of the computing device with respect to the ground plane (sub-step 216).
- the rounded object(s) can be determined as being smaller in size (relative to the screen size) or larger in size. In such cases, the radius or diameter of the rounded object can dynamically vary in size.
- a rounded object can be detected in each image, for example, by applying a grayscale filter, such as discussed in FIG. 1.
- information of the rounded object such as the position information of the rounded object relative to the image, can also be determined.
- the computing device can utilize the detected object(s) and the position information of the detected object(s) as input for performing one or more operations or processes on the computing device (step 220). For example, the computing device can adjust the images, for display on a display device, by generating an overlay or by replacing the detected rounded object(s) in the image with a graphic feature that mimics the movement of the rounded object(s) in the images (sub-step 222).
- Such graphical adjustments can be useful for gaming applications that use real world scenarios as part of the game.
- the overlay can also be a graphic feature having three-dimensional characteristics.
- the graphic feature can be rendered as part of the displayed images so that it is consistent with the three-dimensionality and movement of the detected rounded object. For example, if the rounded object rotates in 180 degrees, the overlaid graphic feature can also rotate in a similar feature.
- the computing device can also process the detected object(s) as input for wirelessly controlling the detected rounded object(s) (e.g ., the self-propelled device) (sub-step 224). For example, the user can manipulate the image
- the detected rounded object(s) can be used as input for projecting or displaying images based on real life objects in the vicinity of the user and the real life rounded object (sub- step 226) .
- the detected rounded object(s) can also be used for calibrating one or more components of the detected rounded object (sub-step 228).
- Other applications of processing the detected object(s) as input may include tracking balls in ball sports, or using balls and/or circular discs as being markers or fixed reference points (e.g ., fiducial markers).
- the discs for example, can be used as a reference point or measurement point for placing other objects in the image(s) .
- other applications include using the detected object(s) for spatial mapping or navigation. Points, object positions, navigation way-points, etc. can all be given virtual locations which correspond with concrete locations over a long period of time.
- the computing device can provide information about the location and position of the detected rounded object to the rounded object so that the rounded object (e.g ., self-propelled device) can measure its own progress toward target locations and navigate itself to locations.
- absolute positions of objects of known height can be calculated by selecting (e.g., tapping on the display screen) the objects' locations from the image(s).
- FIGS. 3A-3B illustrate an example of a processed image, under an embodiment.
- the example user interface features provided on a display device such as described by an embodiment of FIGS. 3A-3B, can be implemented using, for example, components described with an embodiment of FIG. 1. Accordingly, references made to elements of FIG. 1 are for purposes of illustrating a suitable element or component for performing a step or sub-step being described .
- FIG. 3A illustrates an image of a scene that includes a representation of a rounded or spherical object (e.g., a ball).
- the rounded object can be in motion.
- FIG. 3A illustrates a single image of a sequences of images, for example, the rounded object is depicted as being stationary.
- the computing device can provide such an image on a display device as part of a preview of what is being detected and/or captured by the image capturing device of the computing device.
- the detected rounded object can be utilized as input for performing one or more additional operations.
- the image(s) can be adjusted by visually altering the detected rounded object.
- the user can operate the computing device in order to play a game (e.g. , operate a gaming application).
- the image including the detected rounded object can be adjusted by overlaying or replacing the detected rounded object with another graphic image (e.g., a dragon) as part of the game.
- the sequence of images being received also depicts the ball as moving.
- Each of the images can be processed to detect the spherical object, and the detected spherical object can be processed as input so that, on the display device of the computing device, the displayed dragon also moves accordingly.
- the images being rendered can be dynamically adjusted.
- the graphic image of the dragon can be dynamically changed to a graphic image of a lizard in response to a trigger, such as a user input or the object of interest being moved to a particular location or next to another object of interest.
- a computing device such as a device that implements system 100 of FIG. 1, can detect multiple rounded objects in images and track the positions and/or movements of the multiple rounded objects, while another computing device controls the object of interests.
- an image capturing device and/or the computing device that processes the images to detect one or more rounded objects can be separate and distinct from a computing device that controls the movement of the object of interest, such as a rounded or spherical self-propelled device.
- content e.g ., a graphic overlay
- content that is rendered based on the detected and tracked object on a computing device can be dynamically altered based on one or more triggers or inputs provided by another computing device.
- multiple users can engage with one another in a gaming environment, where a first user controls the movement of the object of interest using a first computing device, while a second user and a third user track the object of interest and render content on their respective computing devices.
- a fourth user can use a fourth computing device to control what content is being displayed on the second and third users' devices (e.g., dynamically adjust what graphic image is displayed in place of the detected object) .
- the second user can track the object of interest and view rendered content that is different than content that is rendered on a computing device of the third user (e.g., based on the fourth user controlling what content is to be displayed to individual users).
- the computing devices can communicate with each other via a wireless communication protocol, such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
- multiple users with respective computing devices can detect and track ten objects of interest, including one or more self- propelled devices. Control over one or more objects of interest can be passed between the users.
- FIG. 4 illustrates an example hardware diagram of a computer system upon which embodiments described herein may be implemented.
- the system 100 may be implemented using a computer system such as described by FIG. 4.
- a computing device 400 may correspond to a mobile computing device, such as a cellular device that is capable of telephony, messaging, and data services. Examples of such devices include smart phones, handsets or tablet devices for cellular carriers, digital cameras, or laptops and desktops (e.g. , PC).
- Computing device 400 includes processing resources (e.g ., one or more processors) 410, memory resources 420, a display device 430, one or more communication sub-systems 440 (including wireless communication sub-systems), input mechanisms 450, and camera components 460.
- the display device 430 can be a touch-sensitive display device that can also receive input from a user.
- at least one of the communication sub-systems 440 sends and receives cellular data over data channels and voice channels.
- the processing resources 410 are configured with software and/or other logic to perform one or more processes, steps and other functions described with embodiments, such as described by FIGS. 1-3, and elsewhere in the application.
- the processing resources 410 are configured, with instructions and data stored in the memory resources 420, to implement the system 100 (as described with FIG. 1).
- instructions for implementing the object detect including the image filter, the gradient detect, the image mark
- the image adjust can be stored in the memory resources 420 of the computing device 400.
- the processing resources 410 can execute instructions for operating the object detect and for receiving images (via visual input 462) that have been captured by the lens and/or other components 460 of the image capturing device. After detecting one or more rounded objects in the one or more images, the processing resources 410 can execute instructions for causing adjusted images 412 to be presented on the display device 430. The processing resources 410 can also execute instructions to provide device controls 414 for a remote device via the communication sub-systems 440.
- the processing resources 410 can execute and operate a variety of different applications and/or functionalities, such as, for example, a home page or start screen, an application launcher page, messaging applications (e.g., SMS messaging application, e-mail application, IM application), a phone application, game applications, calendar application, document application, web browser application, clock application, camera application, media viewing application (e.g., for videos, images, audio), social media applications, financial applications, and device settings.
- messaging applications e.g., SMS messaging application, e-mail application, IM application
- a phone application e.g., game applications, calendar application, document application, web browser application, clock application, camera application, media viewing application (e.g., for videos, images, audio), social media applications, financial applications, and device settings.
- media viewing application e.g., for videos, images, audio
- FIG. 5 illustrates an example method of operating a self-propelled device as an augmented reality entity using a mobile computing device linked to a second computing device.
- a method for operating a self- propelled device can include controlling the movement self-propelled device in a real-world environment (502). Controlling the self-propelled device may be performed by a mobile computing device.
- the mobile computing device may include programmatic functions that enable a user to control the movement of the self-propelled device using rendered or displayed controls on a display of the mobile computing device.
- the method further includes interfacing with a second computing device that provides a virtual environment in order to cause the second computing device to render a virtual entity upon the virtual environment (504) .
- the virtual entity may correspond to the self-propelled device moving in the real-world environment.
- the interfacing may be performed by the mobile computing device.
- a user of the mobile computing device may launch an application that causes the mobile computing device to interface with the second computing device.
- the second computing device may perform the function of interfacing with the mobile computing device.
- a user of the second computing device may provide an input that causes the second computing device to interface with the mobile computing device.
- the second computing device may include a controller, whereby the user may operate the controller to interact with the virtual
- the user may then prompt the second
- some or all of the virtual environment may then be displayed on the mobile computing device via the second computing device (506).
- a virtual entity corresponding to the self-propelled device can also be rendered in the virtual environment (508).
- a character in the virtual environment may represent the self-propelled device in the real-world environment.
- a user of the mobile computing device may simultaneously control the self-propelled in the real-world environment and the virtual entity in the virtual environment.
- the virtual environment may be provided as augmented reality, and the virtual entity corresponding to the self-propelled device may interact in the augmented reality.
- the method further includes detecting an event relating to the self-propelled device in the real-world environment, then generating a virtual event based on the detected event (510).
- the detected event may relate to a particular movement or interaction of the self-propelled device in the real-world environment.
- the event may be detected by either the mobile computing device or the second computing device via the interface.
- the mobile computing device may then incorporate the virtual event into the virtual environment. In doing so, the mobile computing device may translate that particular movement or interaction as a virtual event, such as a control or command in the virtual environment.
- the real-world event may relate to the self-propelled device impacting a surface. Such an impact may correspond to a virtual event in which the virtual entity performs a function.
- the function may be configured by the user, or may be preprogrammed in a game or application.
- FIGS. 6A-6B illustrate examples of controlling a self-propelled device 608 as a virtual entity 610 in a virtual environment 612 using a mobile computing device 604 linked to a second computing device 602.
- An example system can include a mobile computing device 604 in communication with a second computing device 602.
- the mobile computing device 604 may be further operable on a self-propelled device 608.
- the communication link 606 between the mobile computing device 604 and the second computing device 602 may allow for displaying a virtual environment 612 on the mobile computing device 604 through the second computing device 602. Additionally, the mobile computing device 604 may then render the self-propelled device 608 as a virtual entity 610 within the virtual environment 612.
- the second computing device 602 may provide a virtual environment 612 to the mobile computing device 604 over a communication link 606.
- the communication link 606 may be created by the mobile computing 604 device interfacing with the second computing device 602.
- the second computing device 602 may be any computing device operable to provide such an environment 612.
- the second computing device may be a desktop computer or a laptop computer.
- the second computer may be a gaming console, such as those in the XBOX family of consoles developed by
- the second computing device may be any computing device capable of communicating a virtual environment 612 to a mobile computing device 604.
- the virtual environment 612 provided by the second computing device may be displayed on the mobile computing device 604.
- the virtual environment 612 may be an environment developed for user interaction through the second computing device 602.
- the virtual environment 612 may be a three- dimensional map provided through an online computer program.
- the virtual environment 612 may be a mediated, or an augmented reality map of the real world with any number or variety of customizations.
- the virtual environment 612 may be provided by a gaming console as part of, for example, a mobile game, mini game, an emergent game, etc.
- the mobile computing device 604 can be further configured to access saved data associated with the virtual environment 612 stored on the second computing device 602.
- the saved data may, for example, correspond to previous interactions by the user within the virtual environment 612.
- the second computing device 602 can be further configured to convey the saved data to the mobile computing device 604, and congruently link the previous interactions within the virtual environment 612 to the mobile computing device 604.
- a user playing a game having a virtual environment 612 on the second computing device 602 may save data associated with that game, and subsequently access the saved data using the mobile computing device 604, and utilize the self- propelled device 608 as a virtual character 610 (as shown in FIG. 6B) rendered upon the virtual environment 612.
- the self-propelled device 608 may be controlled by the mobile computing device 604.
- the virtual entity 610 representing the self-propelled device 608 may be rendered on the mobile computing device 604 as an entity within the virtual environment 612.
- the mobile computing device 604 may be configured to detect an event relating to the self-propelled device 608 in the real world and subsequently determine a virtual event based on the detected event. The virtual event may then be incorporated into the virtual environment 612.
- the self-propelled device 608 may be represented as a winged dinosaur character in an augmented reality environment.
- the user of the mobile computing device 604 may move the dinosaur rendered on the mobile computing device 604 by maneuvering the self- propelled device 608 using controls 614. Furthermore, the mobile computing device 604 may further allow for a multitude of correlations between inputs for the self-propelled device 608 and virtual events for the virtual entity 610 corresponding to the self-propelled device 608.
- the user may play a character anywhere in the real world by operating the self-propelled device 608 in a real world environment.
- a parallel augmented reality world may be displayed on the mobile computing device 608 with the virtual entity 610 in the virtual environment 612 corresponding to the self-propelled device 608.
- the user can operate the self-propelled device 608 and arrange it to interact with the augmented reality environment 612 via the virtual entity 610.
- One or more embodiments described herein provide that methods, techniques and actions performed by a computing device are performed
- programmatically or as a computer-implemented method. Programmatically means through the use of code, or computer-executable instructions. A programmatically performed step may or may not be automatic.
- a programmatic module or component may include a program, a subroutine, a portion of a program, or a software component or a hardware component capable of performing one or more stated tasks or functions.
- a module or component can exist on a
- a module or component can be a shared element or process of other modules, programs or machines.
- one or more embodiments described herein may be implemented through the use of instructions that are executable by one or more processors. These instructions may be carried on a computer-readable medium.
- Machines shown or described with FIGs below provide examples of processing resources and computer-readable mediums on which instructions for implementing embodiments of the invention can be carried and/or executed.
- the numerous machines shown with embodiments of the invention include processor(s) and various forms of memory for holding data and instructions.
- Examples of computer-readable mediums include permanent memory storage devices, such as hard drives on personal computers or servers.
- Other examples of computer storage mediums include portable storage units (such as CD or DVD units), flash memory (such as carried on many cell phones and tablets)), and magnetic memory.
- Computers, terminals, network enabled devices are all examples of machines and devices that utilize
- processors memory and instructions stored on computer-readable mediums.
- embodiments may be implemented in the form of computer-programs, or a computer usable carrier medium capable of carrying such a program.
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