Microsoft Corporation
MIXED REALITY IMAGE CAPTURE AND SMART INSPECTION

Abstract:

A mixed reality image capture system performs actions to guide a user toward a predefined vantage point to ensure image capture from a consistent vantage point. The system includes a mixed reality frame alignment tool that controls projection optics to project a first virtual target and a second virtual target within a camera field-of view. The first virtual target is projected at a first location within the camera field-of-view that is fixed relative to an identified real-world anchor object and the second virtual target is projected at a second location within the camera field-of-view that is fixed relative to a position of the camera. As the user moves the camera relative to the real-world anchor object, the mixed reality frame alignment tool dynamically updates a position of the second virtual target to mirror movements of the camera. The system further includes an image capture tool that captures a photo of a real-world subject when the first location and the second location satisfy a predefined spatial relationship.