Patent ID: 8730312
Filing Date: 2014-05-20
Classification: G06F,G06T,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: receiving image data from a device, wherein the image data represents visual data within a viewing range of the device; receiving geographic position data about the device from a positioning system, the geographic position data including at least latitude, longitude, and elevation of the device; receiving orientation data about the device from an orientation system, wherein the orientation data is three-dimensional orientation data; querying a spatial database, the spatial database comprising one or more feature data sets corresponding to spatial elements classifiable as one of a point feature, a line feature, and an area feature, each of the one or more feature data sets including at least a three-dimensional location identification and a feature identifier; generating a field of view bounding definition based upon a partial spherical volume extending radially from the device to a feature range distance and bounded by a combination of an upper, lower, and side extents of the viewing range of the device as at least partially derived from the orientation data; generating a field of view inclusion feature data set by identifying one or more of the one or more feature data sets, an instance of the point feature being included within the field of view inclusion feature data set when the three-dimensional location identification thereof is within the partial spherical volume corresponding to the field of view bounding definition, an instance of the line feature being included within the field of view inclusion feature data set when at least a point along the line has a three-dimensional location identification thereof is within the partial spherical volume corresponding to the field of view bounding definition, and an instance of the area feature being included within the field of view inclusion feature data set when at least a point within the area has a three-dimensional location identification thereof is within the partial spherical volume corresponding to the view of view bounding definition, the included one of the three-dimensional location identification being that which is most proximal to an origin view axis of the device; and merging the field of view inclusion feature data with the image data to create an augmented reality display.