Patent ID: 9017163
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: G06F,G06T,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method of acquiring an augmented reality scene comprising: at a location of interest, presenting a predetermined pattern through a display device associated with an electronic image capture device, wherein the predetermined pattern guides positioning of image acquisition with the electronic image capture device, and wherein the pattern guides full traversal of a surface of the augmented reality scene; detecting that the orientation of the electronic image capture device is in a guided position of the predetermined pattern; in response to detecting that the electronic image capture device orientation is in a guided position of the predetermined pattern, acquiring with the electronic image capture device a first image at the location of interest; processing image data of the first image into the augmented reality scene; and in response to the acquisition of the first image, presenting feedback through the display device associated with the electronic image capture device and guiding acquisition of a subsequent image of the surface of the augmented reality scene to ensure a complete stored acquisition of the augmented reality scene.