Spatial and semantic augmented reality autocompletion in an augmented reality environment

This invention describes an augmented reality system that helps people furnish or arrange a physical space. It works by scanning a room with a device, identifying existing objects and empty areas. Based on what it sees, it suggests virtual objects that would fit, like a chair in an empty corner, and displays them in the user's view. The claims specify that this scanning involves directing rays into the environment to detect specific points and identifying objects by comparing them to a stored database.