RU2656829C1 - System for making acquaintances with real people by means of augmented reality - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: data processing.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to computer systems, namely to systems based on mobile devices, for example, a smartphone and augmented reality glasses, and is designed for processing digital data obtained from several sensors. System for making acquaintances with real people by means of augmented reality contains a server, a mobile device with a display and glasses. Mobile device is provided with a mobile application configured to exchange data with the server and having access to a database of unique identifiers. Glasses are connected to the mobile device by a communication network and contain a body. In body there is a control module, a memory module with the ability to store a unique identifier, infrared camera, infrared emitter, radio receiver, radio transmitter, antenna and digital camera.

EFFECT: technical result is expanding functionality due to the possibility of constant monitoring of the surrounding space for potential acquaintance without attracting the attention of others, increasing usability due to the lack of need to independently detect the surrounding area with a mobile device and increasing the reliability of object recognition for potential acquaintance.

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Description

The invention relates to computer systems, and in particular to systems based on mobile devices, for example, a smartphone and augmented reality glasses, and is intended for processing digital data received from several sensors.

The following terms and abbreviations are used in the description.

API - (English application programming interface) - a set of ready-made classes, procedures, functions, structures and constants provided by the application (library, service) or operating system for use in external software products.

Bluetooth (from the words English. Blue - blue and tooth - tooth) - the production specification of wireless personal networks.

E-mail (English electronic mail - electronic mail) - technology and service for sending and receiving electronic messages (called "letters", "emails" or "messages") between users of a computer network (including the Internet).

GPS (Global Positioning System - Global Positioning System) is a satellite navigation system that provides distance, time and location in the global coordinate system.

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) is an international non-profit association of specialists in the field of technology, a world leader in the development of standards for radio electronics, electrical engineering and hardware for computing systems and networks.

MMS (Eng. Multimedia Messaging Service - “multimedia messaging service”) is a system for transmitting multimedia messages (images, melodies, videos) in cellular networks.

SMS (Short Message Service) is a technology that allows you to receive and send short text messages using your cell phone.

USB (Universal Serial Bus - "universal serial bus") - a serial interface for connecting peripheral devices to computers.

Wi-Fi (Eng. Wireless Fidelity - literally “wireless quality” or “wireless accuracy”) is a Wi-Fi Alliance trademark for wireless networks based on the IEEE 802.11 standard.

The closest analogue of the claimed invention is a technical solution from patent CN 103297544, revealing an interactive mode of social messaging based on video. Using video technology, dynamic tracking technology, image recognition technology, location technology, cloud technology, the function of finding friends, establishing sessions, based on geographic location, image analysis and touch screen, instant messaging is achieved.

However, this decision is aimed at implementing augmented reality using the smartphone’s camera and its screen. To find a person in the crowd, you need to drive the phone around you, which is extremely inconvenient, attracts attention and does not allow you to use the search for potential interlocutors when the smartphone, for example, is removed.

The technical problem to be solved by the claimed invention is aimed at creating a dating system with a real person without attracting the attention of others with the possibility of constant monitoring of the surrounding space.

The technical result of the claimed invention is the expansion of functionality due to the possibility of constant monitoring of the surrounding space for potential acquaintance without attracting the attention of others, improving usability due to the lack of the need to independently detect the surrounding space using a smartphone and increasing the recognition accuracy of the object for potential acquaintance.

The specified technical result is achieved due to the fact that the system for meeting real people with the help of augmented reality includes a server, a mobile device with a display, equipped with a mobile application configured to exchange data with the server and having access to a database of unique identifiers, and glasses, connected to a mobile device by a communication network and comprising a housing in which a control module, a memory module with the ability to store a unique identifier, an infrared camera, infra a different emitter, a radio receiver, a radio transmitter, an antenna and a digital camera, while the radio receiver, radio transmitter and antenna are configured to transmit and receive signals with a unique identifier of another user, and the mobile application is configured to display on the display an image received by a digital camera combined with information received by the infrared camera, and information from the database corresponding to the received signal of the unique identifier of another user.

The communication network may be in the form of a personal computer network, for example, Bluetooth.

The housing can be equipped with a battery and a charging connector.

The housing may be equipped with a mechanical vibrator.

The mobile application may be configured to send a message to another user.

The message can be either SMS, or MMS, or e-mail.

A digital camera can be made in the form of an integrated video camera.

Glasses can be equipped with lenses.

The housing can be made in the form of a frame.

The system may further comprise an automobile eyeglass holder.

The mobile device may be equipped with a GPS module, and the mobile application may be geolocated.

Due to the integrated use of a mobile device with the appropriate mobile application and glasses, which are equipped with sensors to identify the object of potential acquaintance, the user can freely move around without attracting attention, while the system will search, select and display users who are ready to meet you. An antenna with a radio transmitter and a radio receiver provides user identification by its unique identifier, and an infrared receiver and radiator provide a “backlight” for the user in the surrounding space. Using a digital camera, the user can see the object of potential acquaintance on the display and compare it with its profile corresponding to a unique identifier.

The best implementation of the claimed invention is shown in figures 1-2, which depict:

FIG. 1 - a system for meeting real people using augmented reality;

FIG. 2 - design glasses.

In FIG. 1-2 positions 1-14 show:

1 - server;

2 - a mobile device;

3 - points;

4 - case;

5 - control module;

6 - infrared camera, combined with a digital camera;

7 - infrared (IR) emitter;

8 - a radio receiver;

9 - a radio transmitter;

10 - antenna;

11 - Bluetooth module;

12 - battery;

13 - power connector;

14 - mechanical vibrator.

The system for meeting real people using augmented reality comprises a server 1, a mobile device 2 with a display equipped with a mobile application, and glasses 3 associated with the mobile device 2 by a communication network.

The mobile application is an application for iOS, Android and Windows Phone, which the user can install for free through the Arp Store, Google Play and Marketplace. The mobile application contains a database of unique user identifiers.

The mobile device 2 can be a smartphone, tablet computer, laptop, netbook or any other compact computer device having the ability to maintain a communication channel with glasses 3.

Glasses 3 contain a frame 4 in the form of a frame, in which a control module 5 and a memory module (not shown) with the ability to store a unique data identifier for specific glasses 3 are located. The memory module can be integrated into the control module 5.

The control module 5 is an electronic unit with a microprocessor and supports the interconnection of peripheral modules, responsible for the functioning of glasses 3 in general.

An infrared camera 6, an infrared emitter 7, a radio receiver 8, a radio transmitter 9, an antenna 10, a digital camera are also electrically connected to the control unit 5 for data exchange in the housing. In this case, the infrared camera 6 and the digital camera are combined.

The communication network between the mobile device 2 and the glasses 3 is made in the form of a personal computer network, such as Bluetooth. For this, the housing contains a Bluetooth module 11. For some embodiments, Wi-Fi or even a wired connection can also be used, for example, via a USB interface.

For ease of use and power supply of the glasses modules, the case is equipped with a battery 12 and a socket 13 for charging. The battery 12 is made of lithium-ion, the charge of which is supplied by an external adapter connected to an AC voltage of 220 V.

Case 4 for ease of use and increase information content is equipped with a mechanical vibrator 14.

The mobile application is configured to send a message to another user, for example, SMS, MMS or e-mail.

The digital camera built into the glasses 3 allows you to take photos and videos of the surrounding space and is made in the form of a video camera.

For people with visual impairments, glasses 3 can be equipped with lenses to correct vision, which also extends the functionality of the system.

The system operates as follows.

The control module 5 controls the following basic functions: reception, transmission and processing of a radio signal by means of a radio transmitter 9, a radio receiver 8 and an antenna 10; receiving, transmitting and processing signals in the infrared range by means of an infrared (IR) emitter 7 and an infrared receiver; receiving a photo and / or video signal from a photo-video camera 6 with its subsequent transmission to a mobile device via Bluetooth via Bluetooth module 11; vibroinformation of the user by means of a mechanical vibrator 14; data exchange with the mobile device 3 via the Bluetooth protocol via the Bluetooth module 11.

Each device points 3 has a unique identifier (ID) stored in the memory of the control module 5.

The user installs the corresponding mobile application on his mobile device 2, in which he passes the initial registration in the system and creates his own profile: he indicates the nickname, gender, age, city, gender of the desired object, his preferences and adds photos that are subject to mandatory moderation. The user goes through the procedure of documentary verification of identity. All of this information is stored on server 1. Information marked as confidential is not available to other users.

At the first connection to the server 1, the control module 5 points 3 through the mobile device 2 sends the registration data and is attached to the user profile. A database of users that meet the search criteria is loaded into the mobile application.

To detect potential objects for dating, the user launches a mobile application and turns on glasses 3. If he wishes, he can put on glasses 3 or leave them in his pocket. The radio transmitter 9 begins to send a radio signal within a range of 30-50 m containing the user ID, and the radio receiver 8 receives the same signals from the points of 3 possible partners. The power of the radio signal is limited in order to save energy, as well as the lack of the need for recognition outside visual contact. IR emitters 7 send a flickering signal to identify the potential partner’s glasses 3 with his video camera. As soon as another user of points 3 appears in a radius of about 30-50 meters, the control module 5 recognizes the ID of points 3 of the potential partner, checks it with the database and, if it meets the search criteria, activates vibration indicator 14, as well as an audio alert on the mobile device 2. As a result, the user realizes that the potentially searched object is nearby. To visualize the object, glasses 3 must be worn. Next, the user accesses the mobile application and sees on the screen of the mobile device 2 the broadcast from the photo and video camera, where the intended partner is “highlighted” with a flickering light marker - the flicker of infrared emitters 7, the “visible” glasses and video cameras. The video camera of the glasses is similar to the camera of the mobile device 2 and is able to “see” the signals emitted in the infrared spectrum. Touching the display of the mobile device 2, the user receives information about the profile of the intended partner downloaded by the mobile device 2 from the cloud storage - the database on server 1 in accordance with the received ID. By comparing the profile data with what he saw with his own eyes, the user can take the following steps for dating. At the request of the user, the mobile application will send an instant text or voice message.

A device is developed for car owners, which is a holder of glasses 3 with a charger from the vehicle’s on-board network. When using the holder, the radio signal sent by the transmitter 9 points 3, more powerful than usual, which allows you to search for prospective partners at a greater distance. In this case, even in the absence of visual contact, the mobile application allows users to exchange text or voice messages without distracting attention from driving.

The mobile application has a geolocation option, which simplifies the process of finding partners. The locations of prospective partners that have resolved their discovery via GPS are indicated on the map, called from the menu of the mobile application. However, you can view the profile of another user only while in the zone of visual contact.

The above examples are special cases and do not exhaust all possible implementations of the claimed invention.

The specialist in the art should understand that various variations of the claimed device do not change the essence of the invention, but only determine its specific embodiment.

Claims (12)

1. A system for meeting real people using augmented reality, characterized in that it contains a server, a mobile device with a display equipped with a mobile application configured to exchange data with the server and having access to a database of unique identifiers, and glasses associated with a mobile device with a communication network and comprising a housing in which the control module, a memory module with the ability to store a unique identifier, an infrared camera, an infrared emitter, radio receivers are placed , a radio transmitter, an antenna, and a digital camera, while the radio receiver, radio transmitter, and antenna are configured to transmit and receive signals with a unique identifier for another user and transmit alerts to the mobile device to recognize another user, and the mobile application of the mobile device is configured to display an image on the display obtained by a digital camera combined with information obtained by an infrared camera and profile information identified by another user ovatelya from the database corresponding to the received signal, a unique identifier of another user. 2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the communication network is made in the form of a personal computer network. 3. The system according to claim 2, characterized in that the personal computer network is made in the form of Bluetooth. 4. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing is equipped with a battery and a charging connector. 5. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing is equipped with a mechanical vibrator. 6. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the mobile application is configured to send a message to another user. 7. The system according to claim 6, characterized in that the message is either SMS, or MMS, or e-mail. 8. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the digital camera is made in the form of an integrated photo and video camera. 9. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the glasses are equipped with lenses. 10. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing is made in the form of a frame. 11. The system according to p. 1, characterized in that it further comprises an automobile holder for glasses. 12. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the mobile device is equipped with a GPS module, and the mobile application is configured to geolocate.

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