Trimble. has been granted a patent for a method that enhances construction machine operations by displaying augmented reality (AR) elements. The technique involves detecting the machine’s and operator’s positions and orientations to generate and display relevant AR information on the machine’s display system. GlobalData’s report on Trimble gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Augmented reality display for construction machine operators
The patent US12031300B2 outlines a method and system for displaying augmented reality (AR) elements on the display system of a construction machine. The method involves detecting the position and orientation of the construction machine and the operator's position within a machine reference frame. By determining the operator's position in a world reference frame, the system generates various AR elements, including an implement virtual element aligned with the construction machine's implement, a design virtual element for the operator's tasks, a world virtual element representing the ground surface, and a relationship virtual element that indicates the spatial relationship between the implement and the other virtual elements. These AR elements are then displayed on the machine's display system.
The system comprises processors and a computer-readable medium with instructions to execute the aforementioned operations. It includes sensors for detecting the machine's position and orientation, such as a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver and a machine orientation sensor. Additionally, an operator position sensor, which may be a camera, is used to capture the operator's position. The display system can utilize a projector to project the AR elements onto the construction machine's windshield, enhancing the operator's ability to visualize and interact with the machine's environment and tasks.
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