This page covers 1 granted patent from Niantic in VR & Augmented Reality.
Niantic's patent addresses a validation system for AR mapping that determines the reliability of augmented reality experiences at specific locations. The technology compares predicted camera poses against actual device movement to assess map accuracy, enabling the system to identify locations where AR games can dependably initiate.
Niantic received 1 patent that tackles the challenge of ensuring AR experiences work reliably at specific real-world locations. The system validates AR map accuracy by running simulated consistency checks that compare pairs of frames from validation scans, matching predicted pose differences against sensor-measured device movement to calculate a localizability score for each point of interest. This approach allows the system to determine whether a location will support stable AR gameplay before users actually arrive, preventing the frustration of discovering localization failures only after reaching a destination and attempting to start the experience.
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