WO2012122293A1 - Générateurs de mission en réalité augmentée - Google Patents

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WO2012122293A1
WO2012122293A1 PCT/US2012/028109 US2012028109W WO2012122293A1 WO 2012122293 A1 WO2012122293 A1 WO 2012122293A1 US 2012028109 W US2012028109 W US 2012028109W WO 2012122293 A1 WO2012122293 A1 WO 2012122293A1
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  • U.S. pat. publ. no. 2006/0223635 to Rosenberg takes simulated gaming a step further by combing simulated gaming objects and events with the real-world. A display can present simulated objects on a display.
  • Rosenberg fails to appreciate the dynamic nature of the real -world and that each game player can have their game play experience.
  • U.S. pat. publ. no. 2007/0281765 to Mullen discusses systems and methods for location based games. Although Mullen contemplates using the physical location of the user to correspond to a virtual location of a virtual character, Mullen fails to contemplate the use of ambient environmental information apart from location information when generating the game.
  • U.S. pat. publ. no. 2011/0081973 to Hall discusses a different location based game, but also fails to contemplate the use of ambient environmental information apart from location information when generating the game.
  • an augmented reality platform can be constructed to generate augmented reality missions for users.
  • a mission can be generated, possibly from a template, based on a user's environment or data collected about the user's environment.
  • Mission objects can have their attributes populated based on the environment data. For example, all red cars local to the user can become mission objects. As the missions are based on a user's environment, two users could experience quite different missions even though the missions are generated from the same template.
  • the inventive subject matter provides apparatus, systems and methods in which one can provide augmented or mixed reality experiences to users.
  • One of the many aspects of the inventive subject matter includes an augmented reality (AR) gaming system capable of generating one or more AR missions.
  • An AR mission can be presented to a user via a mobile device (e.g., portable computer, media player, cell phone, vehicle, game system, sensor, etc.) where the user can interact with the mission via the mobile device, or other interactive devices.
  • a mobile device e.g., portable computer, media player, cell phone, vehicle, game system, sensor, etc.
  • AR missions can be generated via an AR mission generator that includes a mission database storing one or more AR mission templates and an AR mission engine coupled with the database.
  • the AR mission engine can obtain environmental data apart from location information (e.g., GPS coordinates) from one or more remote sensing devices, including the user's mobile device, where the environmental data comprises a digital representation of a scene.
  • the AR mission engine can combine information derived from the digital representation of the scene with an AR mission template to construct a quest (i.e., an instantiated mission) for the user.
  • the AR mission engine can select a mission template from the database based on the environmental data and the location of the user's mobile device, and then populate the mission template with AR objects (e.g., objectives, rewards, goals, etc.) to flush out the mission.
  • AR objects e.g., objectives, rewards, goals, etc.
  • the attributes of the AR objects can also be populated based on the environmental data.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic of an augmented reality system having an augmented reality mission generator. Detailed Description
  • computing devices comprise a processor configured to execute software instructions stored on a tangible, non-transitory computer readable storage medium (e.g., hard drive, solid state drive, RAM, flash, ROM, etc.).
  • the software instructions preferably configure the computing device to provide the roles, responsibilities, or other functionality as discussed below with respect to the disclosed apparatus.
  • the various servers, systems, databases, or interfaces exchange data using standardized protocols or algorithms, possibly based on SMS, MMS, HTTP, HTTPS, AES, public -private key exchanges, web service APIs, known financial transaction protocols, or other electronic information exchanging methods.
  • Data exchanges preferably are conducted over a packet-switched network, the Internet, LAN, WAN, VPN, PAN, or other type of packet switched network.
  • the disclosed techniques provide many advantageous technical effects including providing an augmented reality infrastructure capable of configuring one or more mobile devices to present a mixed reality interactive environment to users.
  • the mixed reality environment, and accompany missions can be constructed from external data obtained from sensors that are external to the infrastructure.
  • a mission can be populated with information obtained from satellites, Google® StreetViewTM, third party mapping information, security cameras, kiosks, televisions or television stations, set top boxes, weather stations, radios or radio stations, web sites, cellular towers, or other data sources.
  • Coupled to is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms “coupled to” and “coupled with” are used synonymously.
  • inventive subject matter provides many example embodiments of the inventive subject matter. Although each embodiment represents a single combination of inventive elements, the inventive subject matter is considered to include all possible combinations of the disclosed elements. Thus if one embodiment comprises elements A, B, and C, and a second embodiment comprises elements B and D, then the inventive subject matter is also considered to include other remaining combinations of A, B, C, or D, even if not explicitly disclosed.
  • FIG. 1 presents an overview of one embodiment of an augmented or mixed reality environment 100 where a user can obtain one or more missions from an AR mission generator 1 10.
  • each user can utilize a mobile device 102 to obtain sensor data from one or more sensor(s) 104 related to a scene 120 or the user's environment that is separate from a user's location information.
  • a user's mobile device 102 can exchange the collected environmental data or a digital representation of the scene 120 with the AR mission generator 1 10.
  • Data exchanges preferably are conducted over a network 130, which could include, for example, cell networks, mesh networks, Internet, LANs, WANs, VPNs, PANs, or other types of networks or combinations thereof.
  • the AR mission generator 1 10 can generate one or more missions for the user, at least in part based on the obtained environment data.
  • the mobile device 102 could also transmit location information such as GPS coordinates and/or cellular triangulation information to the AR mission generator 110.
  • the mobile device 102 is presented as a smart phone, which represents one of many different types of devices that can integrate into the overall AR environment 100.
  • Mobile devices can include, for example, smart phones and other wireless telephones, laptops, netbooks, tablet PCs, and other mobile computers, vehicles, sensors (e.g., a camera), media players, personal digital assistants, MP3 or other media players, watches, and gaming platforms.
  • Other types of devices can include electronic picture frames, desktop computers, appliances (e.g., STB, kitchen appliances, etc), kiosks, non-mobile sensors, media players, game consoles, televisions, or other types of devices.
  • Preferred devices have a
  • a communication link and offer a presentation system (e.g., display, speakers, vibrators, etc.) for presenting AR data to the user.
  • a presentation system e.g., display, speakers, vibrators, etc.
  • Environmental data or a digital representation of the scene 120 can include data from multiple sources or sensors.
  • a sensor 122 e.g., a camera
  • Contemplated sensors can include, for example, microphones, magnetometers, accelerometers, biosensors, still and video cameras, weather sensors, optical sensors, or other types of sensors.
  • the types of data used to form a digital representation of the scene can cover a wide range of modalities including image data, audio data, haptic data, or other modalities.
  • additional data can include weather data, location data, orientation data, movement data, biometrics data, or other types of data.
  • the AR mission generator 110 can include one or more modules or components configured to support the roles or responsibilities of the AR mission generator 110.
  • the AR mission generator 1 10 can include an AR mission template database 1 12 and an AR mission engine 1 14.
  • the AR mission template database 1 12 and AR mission engine 114 are shown as local to the AR mission generator 110, it is contemplated that one or both of the AR mission template database 112 and AR mission engine 1 14 can be separate from, and located locally or remotely with respect to, the AR mission generator 1 10.
  • the AR mission template database 1 12 can store a plurality of AR mission template objects where each mission template object comprises attributes or metadata describing characteristics of a mission.
  • the mission template objects can be stored as an XML file or other serialized format.
  • a mission template object can include a wide spectrum of information including, for example, name / ID of mission, a type of mission (e.g., dynamic, chain, etc.), goals, supporting objects, rewards, narratives, digital assets (e.g., video, audio, etc), mission requirements (e.g., required weapons, achievements, user level, number of players, etc.), location requirements (e.g., indoors or outdoors), conditions, programmatic instructions, links to other missions, or other information that can be used to instantiate a mission.
  • a type of mission e.g., dynamic, chain, etc.
  • goals e.g., supporting objects, rewards, narratives, digital assets (e.g., video, audio, etc)
  • mission requirements e.g., required weapons, achievements, user level, number of players, etc.
  • location requirements e.g., indoors or outdoors
  • conditions programmatic instructions, links to other missions, or other information that can be used to instantiate a mission.
  • the AR mission generator 110 is illustrated as being remote relative to the scene 120 or mobile device 102. However, it is specifically contemplated that some or all of the features of the mission generator 1 10, AR mission engine 114 and/or AR mission template database 1 12, for example, can be integrated into the mobile device 102. In such
  • information can be exchanged through an application program interface (API) or other suitable interface.
  • API application program interface
  • the AR mission engine 114 or other components can comprise a distal computing server, a distributed computing platform, or even an AR computing platform.
  • the AR mission engine 1 14 is preferably configured to obtain environmental data from the user's mobile device 102, about the scene 120 proximate to the mobile device 102. Based on the environmental data, the AR mission engine 114 can determine the AR mission engine 114 .
  • Scene characteristics can include user identification and capabilities of the mobile device 102 including, for example, available sensors 104, screen size, processor speed, available memory, presence of a camera or other imaging sensor. Scene characteristics can also include weather conditions, visual images, location information, orientation, captured audio, presence and type of real-world objects, or other types of characteristics.
  • the AR mission engine 1 14 can compare the characteristics to the requirements, attributes, or conditions associated with the stored AR mission template objects to select a mission template. Once selected or otherwise obtained, the AR mission engine 114 can instantiate a mission for the user from the selected mission template object. It is contemplated that the AR mission generator 1 10 can configured the mobile device 102 to present the generated mission.
  • a mission template object includes a defined grammar having verbs that define user actions with respect to one or more AR objects associated with a mission.
  • an AR mission template object might have several verbs that define a mission with respect to the user's actions.
  • Contemplated verbs include, for example, read, view, deliver, fire (e.g., a weapon, etc.), upgrade, collect, converse, travel, or other actions.
  • the AR objects associated with a mission template can also be stored as a template, or rather as AR object templates.
  • the selected AR mission template object can be populated based on the environmental data.
  • a user could be in a shopping mall and log in to the AR mission generator 110 via their mobile phone to obtain a mission.
  • the AR mission engine 1 14 recognizes from the user's location (e.g., based on GPS coordinates) that the user is in a mall, and selects a mission that requires the user to collect objects.
  • the AR mission engine 1 14 instantiates AR objects as mannequins, and the mission requires that the user travels around the mall photographing mannequins (e.g., collecting the AR objects) to complete the mission.
  • the mobile device 102 could be configured to identify the mannequins, or other object of interest, by its associated features such as by using image recognition software.
  • Populating attributes or features of a mission or associated AR objects can also be achieved through object recognition.
  • the AR mission engine 1 14, perhaps in the mobile device 102 can recognize real-world objects in the scene 120 and use the objects' attributes to populate attributes of the one or more AR objects 124.
  • the attributes can be simply observed or looked-up from a database based on object recognition algorithms (e.g., SIFT, vSLAM, Viper, etc.).
  • a user may capture a picture of a scene having a plurality of trees.
  • the trees can be recognized by the AR mission engine, and AR objects can be generated based upon the trees' attributes (e.g., size, leave color, distance from mobile device, etc.).
  • the AR objects associated with a mission can range across a full spectrum of objects from completely real-world objects through completely virtual objects.
  • Exemplary AR objects can include, for example, a mission objective, a reward, an award point, a currency, a relationship, a virtual object, a real-world object, a promotion, a coupon, or other types of objects.
  • the AR objects can be integrated into the real-world via mobile device 102. For example, as the user pans and tilts their mobile device 102, the AR objects associated with the mission could be superimposed (overlaid) on the captured scene 120 while also maintaining their proper location and orientation with respect to real-world objects within the scene 120. Superimposing images of AR objects on a real-world image can be accomplished by many techniques.
  • a mission can be customized for a specific user based on the user's specific environment. Still, the missions can be efficiently based on just a few types of mission templates.
  • One especially interesting type of mission is a dynamic mission that can be fully customizable for the user. Dynamic missions can be a single one-off mission constructed in real-time if desired based on the obtained environmental data. While completion of a dynamic mission may not advance a story, users may obtain rewards for completing the mission including, for example, points, levels, currency, weapons, and experience. Examples of dynamic missions include shooting ten boars, collective five coins, going on a night patrol, finding a treasure, and so forth.
  • Another interesting type of mission is a chain mission that can be linked with preceding or succeeding missions to form a story arch. Chain mission can be constructed with more thought to create a greater level of immersion for the user.
  • missions have been presented as a single player platform. However, one should appreciate that missions can also comprise multi-player missions requiring two or more users. When multiple users are involved, new types of interactions can occur. Some multi-player missions might require cooperative objectives, while other multi-player missions might comprise counter objectives for the players where the players oppose or compete against each other. Because of the AR nature of the missions, it is contemplated that players could be in a variety of disparate locations while interacting with one another. An exemplary mission having counter objectives could be to infiltrate an enemy's base or to defend a fort.
  • missions are associated with game play. Still, missions can bridge across many markets beyond game play. Other types of missions can be constructed as an exercise program, an advertising campaign, or even following an alternative navigation route home. By constructing various types of missions for a user, the user can be enticed to discover new businesses or opportunities, possibly commercial opportunities.
  • Contemplated AR systems can include an analysis engine that correlates player attributes against mission objectives. Collecting and tracking of such information can be advantageous to businesses when targeting promotions or missions to players or other individuals.
  • ambient environmental data separate from the mobile device's location can be received.
  • An AR mission generator can select an AR mission template from a mission database coupled to the AR mission generator. It is contemplated that the AR mission template can be selected based at least in part upon the ambient environmental data.
  • a mission can be generated using the AR mission generator and the selected AR mission template, where the mission is based on at least a portion of the ambient
  • a mobile device can be configured via the AR mission generator to present the generated mission to a user.

Abstract

La présente invention a trait à des générateurs de mission en réalité augmentée (RA) qui génèrent des missions sur la base de données d'environnement sans lien avec l'emplacement d'un utilisateur. Les données d'environnement peuvent être obtenues à partir d'un appareil mobile de l'utilisateur ou à l'aide d'autres capteurs ou d'informations de tiers. Les missions peuvent être générées à partir d'un modèle de mission RA qui est stocké dans une base de données de missions et présentées à l'utilisateur sur son appareil mobile.
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