Patent ID: 9460560
Filing Date: 2016-10-04
CPC Classification: G06F,G06Q,G06T,H04N

Claim Text:
1. A method implemented by an electronic sign system, viewed by a first observer, comprising the acts: establishing a logical association between a camera-equipped apparatus conveyed by the observer, and the electronic sign system, using geometric analysis or feature recognition performed on imagery of the electronic sign system captured by the camera-equipped apparatus; presenting depictions of plural game items on the electronic sign; receiving data from the apparatus, wherein the received data depends—at least in part—on image data captured by the camera, and on motion-related data from a motion sensor in the apparatus, said received data indicating that the observer has viewed using the camera—and selected—a particular one of said game item depictions presented on the screen, said selection proceeding by use of feature recognition applied to imagery captured by the camera-equipped apparatus; receiving, at the electronic sign system, signals from the apparatus indicating a position, and orientation, at which a game item is to be deposited, wherein said signals depend, at least in part, on image data captured by the camera; and controlling, using a processor of the electronic sign system, an operation of the electronic sign system, at least in part, based on the received data, said controlling including presenting a depiction of game play on the electronic sign, wherein the game play reflects the observer's selection of the particular game item.