Abstract: Methods and apparatus for projecting augmented reality (AR) enhancements to real objects in response to user gestures detected in a real environment are disclosed. An example apparatus includes one or more processors to execute computer-readable instructions to identify a user gesture within a real environment based on data obtained from a motion sensor. The user gesture is associated with a target real object from among one or more real objects located within the real environment. The user gesture represents a desired shape of a desired virtual drawing to be projected to the target real object. The one or more processors are further to execute the instructions to determine an AR enhancement based on the user gesture and the target real object. The AR enhancement includes a virtual drawing having a shape corresponding to the desired shape of the desired virtual drawing.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to transition between 2D and 3D renderings of augmented reality content are disclosed. An example apparatus includes instructions to cause programmable circuitry to: cause projection of an AR object onto at least one of a first surface in a real-world environment or a second surface in the real-world environment; cause the AR object to appear to move with variable depth relative to the first surface; cause the AR object to appear to move at a fixed depth relative to the second surface; cause the AR object to appear to transition from the first surface to the second surface when an apparent depth of the AR object relative to the first surface is within a threshold of the fixed depth; and prevent the AR object from appearing to transition to the second surface when the apparent depth is not within the threshold of the fixed depth.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to transition between 2D and 3D renderings of augmented reality content are disclosed. An example apparatus includes instructions to cause programmable circuitry to: cause projection of an AR object onto at least one of a first surface in a real-world environment or a second surface in the real-world environment; cause the AR object to appear to move with variable depth relative to the first surface; cause the AR object to appear to move at a fixed depth relative to the second surface; cause the AR object to appear to transition from the first surface to the second surface when an apparent depth of the AR object relative to the first surface is within a threshold of the fixed depth; and prevent the AR object from appearing to transition to the second surface when the apparent depth is not within the threshold of the fixed depth.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to transition between 2D and 3D renderings of augmented reality content are disclosed. An example apparatus includes at least one processor to execute instructions to: determine a first intended movement of an augmented reality (AR) object projected onto a first surface in a real world environment; cause the AR object to be rendered to appear to move along the first surface at a fixed depth defined by the first surface; determine a second intended movement of the AR object projected onto a second surface in the real world environment; and cause the AR object to be rendered to appear to move with variable depth within a 3D virtual space, the 3D virtual space defined by the second surface and a virtual rear boundary, the virtual rear boundary to virtually extend behind the second surface from a perspective of a user.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for projecting augmented reality (AR) enhancements to real objects in response to user gestures detected in a real environment are disclosed. An example apparatus includes one or more processors to execute computer-readable instructions to identify a user gesture within a real environment based on data obtained from a motion sensor. The user gesture is associated with a target real object from among one or more real objects located within the real environment. The user gesture represents a desired shape of a desired virtual drawing to be projected to the target real object. The one or more processors are further to execute the instructions to determine an AR enhancement based on the user gesture and the target real object. The AR enhancement includes a virtual drawing having a shape corresponding to the desired shape of the desired virtual drawing.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for projecting augmented reality (AR) enhancements to real objects in response to user gestures detected in a real environment are disclosed. An example apparatus includes an object detector, a gesture detector, and an enhancement determiner. The object detector is to detect one or more real objects located in a real environment based on depth data obtained from a sensor array located within the real environment. The gesture detector is to detect a user gesture within the real environment based on motion data obtained from the sensor array, the user gesture being associated with a target real object from among the one or more real objects. The enhancement determiner is to determine an AR enhancement based on the user gesture and the target real object. The enhancement determiner is to instruct a projector to project the AR enhancement to the target real object.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to transition between 2D and 3D renderings of augmented reality content are disclosed. An example apparatus includes at least one processor to execute instructions to: determine a first intended movement of an augmented reality (AR) object projected onto a first surface in a real world environment; cause the AR object to be rendered to appear to move along the first surface at a fixed depth defined by the first surface; determine a second intended movement of the AR object projected onto a second surface in the real world environment; and cause the AR object to be rendered to appear to move with variable depth within a 3D virtual space, the 3D virtual space defined by the second surface and a virtual rear boundary, the virtual rear boundary to virtually extend behind the second surface from a perspective of a user.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to transition between 2D and 3D renderings of augmented reality content are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a user input analyzer to determine an intended movement of an AR object relative to a first zone of a real world environment and a second zone of the real world environment. The apparatus also includes an AR content generator, in response to user input, to: render an appearance of movement of the AR object in the first zone based upon a first set of rules; and render the AR object in the second zone, movement of the AR object in the second zone based on a second set of rules different than the first set of rules.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for projecting augmented reality (AR) enhancements to real objects in response to user gestures detected in a real environment are disclosed. An example apparatus includes an object detector, a gesture detector, and an enhancement determiner. The object detector is to detect one or more real objects located in a real environment based on depth data obtained from a sensor array located within the real environment. The gesture detector is to detect a user gesture within the real environment based on motion data obtained from the sensor array, the user gesture being associated with a target real object from among the one or more real objects. The enhancement determiner is to determine an AR enhancement based on the user gesture and the target real object. The enhancement determiner is to instruct a projector to project the AR enhancement to the target real object.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to transition between 2D and 3D renderings of augmented reality content are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a user input analyzer to determine an intended movement of an AR object relative to a first zone of a real world environment and a second zone of the real world environment. The apparatus also includes an AR content generator, in response to user input, to: render an appearance of movement of the AR object in the first zone based upon a first set of rules; and render the AR object in the second zone, movement of the AR object in the second zone based on a second set of rules different than the first set of rules.