Augmented reality control of internet of things devices

This invention describes a wearable device, worn on the head, that lets you control smart home gadgets. It works by showing you a digital control panel for these devices directly overlaid onto your real-world view, allowing you to interact with them. The device can also gather information about other similar smart gadgets from the one it detects.

Why it matters: In 2017, consumer-ready augmented reality headsets capable of this functionality were largely conceptual. Today, advanced AR hardware and robust software platforms make such an integrated experience technically feasible.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedCustom head-mounted hardware, AR display, complex software.

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