Techniques for built environment representations

This invention describes a system that uses a mobile device to create detailed maps of indoor spaces. The device's sensors gather information about distances, depths, and its own location, which is then processed to build a 2D or 3D map. This map allows the system to identify specific objects within the mapped environment, with the claims specifying a mobile device equipped with depth perception, position, and heading sensors.

Why it matters: Filed before LiDAR and advanced depth sensors were common in consumer mobile devices. Modern high-end smartphones now include these sensors and powerful AI processors, making real-time 3D mapping and object recognition more accessible.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedSpecialized depth sensors, complex computer vision software

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