- Number
- 9800851
- Published
- 2017-10-24
- Filed
- 2016-01-26
- Assignee
- Disney Enterprises, Inc.
- Inventors
- Goslin; Michael P., Haseltine; Eric, Olson; Blade A.
- CPC
- H04N9/3194; H04N9/3185; G03B17/54; H04N9/315; H04N9/3188
- Verdict
- High Hardware
- Source
- Google Patents · FreePatentsOnline
The keeper's note
Brings a physical object to life by detecting a landmark on it and projecting an orientation-corrected image onto it, a classic Imagineering-style projection illusion (granted).
Abstract
This disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for bringing an object to life using a projection apparatus. An object may be augmented with a projected image by detecting a landmark associated with the object, determining a modified version of an image to compensate for an orientation of the projection apparatus to the landmark, and implementing a light generated by the projection apparatus to project the modified version of the image on a surface of the object.
Background
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS(1) FIG. 1 illustrates a projection apparatus in accordance with one or more implementations.(2)FIG. 2 illustrates a method to use a projection apparatus in accordance with one or more implementations.(3) FIG. 3 illustrates a projection apparatus in a form of a flashlight inaccordance with one or more implementations.(4) FIG. 4 illustrates a projection apparatusin a form of a lantern in accordance with one or more implementations.(5) FIGS. 5A-5D illustrate top-down views of different orientation examples between a projection apparatus and an object.(6) FIG. 5E illustrates an unmodified image projected on a surface of an object, where the projection apparatus and the object are arranged as shown in FIG. 5C.(7) FIG.5F illustrates a modified image projected on a surface of an object, where the projectionapparatus and the object are arranged as shown in FIG. 5C.(8) FIG. 5G illustrates an unmodified image projected on a surface of an object, where the projection apparatus and the object are arranged as shown in FIG. 5D.(9) FIG. 5H illustrates a modified image projected on a surface of an object, where the projection apparatus and the object are arranged as shown in FIG. 5D.(10) FIG. 6A illustrates a landmark on a surface of a toaster.(11) FIG. 6Billustrates a face projected on a surface of a toaster.(12) FIG. 7A illustrates a landmark on a surface of a toaster.(13) FIG. 7B illustrates a face projected on a surface of a toaster with a landmark
Claims
1. A projection apparatus comprising: a housing; a light source carried by the housing, the light source configured to generate and project light on a surface of an object; an image sensor carried by the housing, the image sensor configured to generate visual output signals conveying visual information within a field of view of the image sensor; an orientation sensor carried by the housing, the orientation sensor configured to generate orientation output signals conveying orientation information of the housing; a wireless communication device carried by the housing; and one or more processors carried by the housing, the one or more processors configured by machine readable instructions to: detect a landmark within the field of view of the image sensor based on the visual output signals, the landmark being associated with the object; determine a modified version of an image based on at least one of the visual output signals or the orientation signals to compensate for an orientation of the housing relative to the landmark; implement the light generated by the light source to project the modified version of the image on the surface of the object; and effectuate transmission of control output signals by the wireless communication device, the control output signals configured to effectuate operation of the object based on the projection of the image.
8. A projection apparatus comprising: a housing; a light source carried by the housing, the light source configured to generate and project light on a surface of an object; an image sensor carried by the housing, the image sensor configured to generate visual output signals conveying visual information within a field of view of the image sensor; an orientation sensor carried by the housing, the orientation sensor configured to generate orientation output signals conveying orientation information of the housing; a wireless communication device carried by the housing; and one or more processors carried by the housing,the one or more processors configured by machine readable instructions to: detect a landmark within the field of view of the image sensor based on the visual output signals, the landmark being associated with the object; determine a modified version of an image based on at least one of the visual output signals or the orientation signals to compensate for an orientation of the housing relative to the landmark; implement the light generated by the light source to project the modified version of the image on the surface of the object; and effectuate transmission of control output signals by the wireless communication device, the control output signals configured to effectuate operation of a second object based on the projection of the image.
11. A method for using a projection apparatus, the method comprising: generating visual output signals conveying visual information within a field ofview of an image sensor; generating orientation output signals conveying orientation information of a housing, wherein the housing carries a light source configured to generate and project light on a surface of an object; detecting a landmark within the field of view of the image sensor based on the visual output signals, the landmark being associated with the object; determining a modified version of an image based on at least one of the visualoutput signals or the orientation signals to compensate for an orientation of the housingrelative to the landmark; implementing the light generated by the light source to projectthe modified version of the image on the surface of the object; and transmitting control output signals via a wireless communication device, the control output signals configured to effectuate operation of the object based on the projection of the image.
18. A method for using a projection apparatus, the method comprising: generating visual output signals conveying visual information within a field of view of an image sensor; generating orientation output signals conveying orientation information of a housing, wherein the housing carries a light source configured to generate and project light on a surface of an object; detecting a landmark within the field of view of the image sensor based on the visual outputsignals, the landmark being associated with the object; determining a modified version ofan image based on at least one of the visual output signals or the orientation signals tocompensate for an orientation of the housing relative to the landmark; implementing the light generated by the light source to project the modified version of the image on the surface of the object; and transmitting control output signals via a wireless communication device, the control output signals configured to effectuate operation of a second object based on the projection of the image.