Object mapping techniques for mobile augmented reality applications

摘要

Techniques are disclosed that involve mobile augmented reality (MAR) applications in which users (e.g., players) may experience augmented reality (e.g., altered video or audio based on a real environment). Such augmented reality may include various alterations. For example, particular objects may be altered to appear differently. Such alterations may be based on stored profiles and/or user selections. Further features may also be employed. For example, in embodiments, characters and/or other objects may be sent (or caused to appear) to other users in other locations. Also, a user may leave a character at another location and receive an alert when another user/player encounters this character. Also, characteristics of output audio may be affected based on events of the MAR application.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
identifying an object in one or more images using a camera and a processor; accessing a stored profile database to select a profile for the identified object, the selected profile indicating whether an object should be altered, and whether the object can be interacted with; based on the accessed profile corresponding to the identified object, selectively generating an alteration of the identified object and selectively allowing interaction with the identified object; if an alteration is generated, then displaying the alteration of the identified object on a display associated with the processor; and if an interaction is allowed and an interaction occurs, then displaying the interaction with the identified object on a display associated with the processor.