APPARTUS FOR HANDS-FREE AUGMENTED REALITY VIEWING

摘要

An apparatus for viewing augmented reality images in a hands-free manner includes a tracker base in which various interchangeable trackers may be placed. The interchangeable trackers include an image specialized to an application framework running on a device with an image capture device in range of the image. An arm connects to and extends from the tracker base, and includes a clasp for holding the device. With the augmented reality application running, the device provides a display of the augmented reality images associated with the image on the interchangeable tracker in a hands-free manner. The tracker base spins, providing different viewpoints of the augmented reality images. The tracking element and the image capture device are held in a fixed spatial relationship with respect to one another, resulting in a stable image. The apparatus provides interactions in a multi-system environment by invoking commands between the device and an external multimedia component.

主权项

1. An apparatus for viewing augmented reality images, the apparatus comprising:
a tracker base in which a receiver is formed, the receiver configured to hold an interchangeable tracker with a tracking element; a base for supporting the tracker base; a rotation device mounted between the tracker base and the base, the rotation device configured to cause the tracker base to rotate with respect to the base; an arm attached to and extending from the base; and a holder attached to an extending end of the arm, the holder configured to hold a device in range of the tracking element; wherein an image capture device of the device focused on the tracking element and an augmented reality application running on the device are configured to provide for augmented reality images associated with the tracking element to be displayed on a display portion of the device; and wherein different viewpoints of the augmented reality images are provided upon rotation of the tracker base.