Abstract: The disclosed system establishes, by a first augmented reality (AR) device, a voice communication session between a plurality of users. The system displays, by the first AR device of a first user of the plurality of users, an avatar representing a second user of the plurality of users. The system receives, by the first AR device of a first user of the plurality of users, input from the first user that selects a display position for the avatar representing the second user within a real-world environment of the first user. The system animates the avatar representing the second user based on movement information received from a second AR device of the second user.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing operations on an augmented reality (AR) device using an external screen streaming system. The system establishes, by one or more processors of an AR device, a communication with an external client device. The system causes overlay of, by the AR device, a first AR object on a real-world environment being viewed using the AR device. The system receives, by the AR device, a first image from the external client device. The system, in response to receiving the first image from the external client device, overlays the first image on the first AR object by the AR device.

Abstract: The subject technology receives, at a client device, a selection of a first selectable graphical item, the first selectable graphical item comprising a first augmented reality content generator corresponding to a particular geolocation. The subject technology causes display, at the client device, of a graphical interface comprising a plurality of selectable augmented reality content items, each selectable augmented reality content item corresponding to a particular activity based at in part on the particular geolocation. The subject technology receives, at the client device, a second selection of a particular selectable augmented reality content item from the plurality of selectable augmented reality content items.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve a system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing a program and method for providing augmented reality content in association with travel. The program and method provide for receiving, by a messaging application, a request to perform a scan operation in association with an image captured by a device camera; determining a travel parameter associated with the request and an attribute of an object depicted in the image; selecting an augmented reality content item based on at least one of the travel parameter or the attribute, the augmented reality content item being configured to present augmented reality content based on speech input; receiving the speech input; obtaining at least one of a transcription or translation of the speech input; and presenting the augmented reality content item, including the transcription or translation, in association with the image.

Abstract: The present application discloses examples of various apparatuses and systems that can be utilized for augmented reality. According to one example, a wearable device that can optionally comprise: a frame configured for wearing by a user; one or more optical elements mounted on the frame; an array having a plurality of light emitting diodes coupled to the one or more optical elements, wherein the one or more optical elements and the array are mounted within a field of view of the user when the frame is worn by the user; and additional onboard electronic components carried by the frame including at least a battery that is configured to provide for electrically powered operation of the array.

Abstract: A system is disclosed, including a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions that, when executed by the processor, configure the system to perform operations. Surface plane information is obtained, defining a surface plane passing through a surface location and oriented according to a surface normal. An edge is detected in an image. Virtual content is presented, having a virtual position based on an orientation of the edge and the surface plane information.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing operations on an augmented reality (AR) device using an external vision system. The system establishes, by the AR device, a communication with an external client device. The system overlays, by the AR device, a first AR object on a real-world environment being viewed using the AR device. The system receives interaction data from the external client device representing movement of a user determined by the external client device. The system, in response to receiving the interaction data from the external client device, modifies the first AR object by the AR device.

Abstract: A head-wearable apparatus determines an imaginary reference plane intersecting a head of a user viewing augmented content in a viewing pane having vertical and lateral dimensions in a display of the head-wearable apparatus. The imaginary reference plane coincides with a first viewing direction of the head of the user. The apparatus detects a rotational movement of the head of the user in a vertical direction while viewing the augmented content. In response to the detected rotational movement, the apparatus determines a second viewing direction of the head of the user when viewing the augmented content in the second viewing direction and determines a reference angle between the imaginary reference plane and the second viewing direction. Based on the reference angle, the apparatus assign one of a billboard display mode and a headlock display mode (or combination) to the augmented content presented in the display.

Abstract: A method for aligning coordinate systems of user devices in an augmented reality system using somatic points of a user's hand as alignment markers. Images captured from multiple user devices are used to align the reference coordinate systems of the user devices to a common reference coordinate system. In some examples, user devices capture images of a hand of a user and use object recognition to identify somatic points as alignment markers. The somatic points of a user device are translated to a common reference coordinate system determined by another user device.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for voice-based control of augmented reality (AR) objects on a wearable device. The systems and methods perform operations comprising: instructing a display element of the AR wearable device to present a visual indicator representing a cursor; receiving voice input representing a first virtual object; determining a real-world position within a real-world environment being viewed through the AR wearable device based on a current position of the visual indicator; and instructing the display element of the AR wearable device to present the first virtual object within the real-world environment at the real-world position.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing operations on an augmented reality (AR) device using an external vision system. The system establishes, by the AR device, a communication with an external client device. The system overlays, by the AR device, a first AR object on a real-world environment being viewed using the AR device. The system receives interaction data from the external client device representing movement of a user determined by the external client device. The system, in response to receiving the interaction data from the external client device, modifies the first AR object by the AR device.

Abstract: A case for a portable device like a smartphone includes light sources such as LEDs, which, when illuminated, can be detected and tracked by a head-worn augmented or virtual reality device. The light sources may be located at the corners of the case and may emit infrared light. A relative pose between the smartphone and the head-worn device can be determined based on computer vision techniques performed on images captured by the head-worn device that includes light from the light sources. Relative movement between the smartphone and the head-worn device can be used to provide user input to the head-worn device, as can touch input on the portable device. In some instances, the case is powered inductively from the portable device.

Abstract: An augmented reality (AR) translation system is provided. The AR translation system may analyze camera data to determine objects included in a field of view of a camera of a user device. Augmented reality content may be provided that includes a visual translation of an object included in the field of view from a primary language of the user to an additional language. An audible version of the translation may also be provided as part of the augmented reality content. Users may also add an object in the field of view to a listing of translated objects associated with the user based on at least one of touch input, audio input, or gesture input.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer readable media for an augmented reality (AR) shared screen space. Examples relate to a host augmented realty (AR) device sharing a screen and a relative location of the AR device to the screen with guest AR devices where the guest AR devices share a relative location of the guest AR devices to a copy of the screen displayed on the display of the guest AR devices and where the users of the AR devices may see each other's location with the use of avatars around the shared screen and add augmentations to the shared screen. The yaw, roll, and pitch of the head of the avatars tracks the movement of the head of the user of the AR wearable device.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for continuous surface and depth estimation. A continuous surface and depth estimation system determines the depth and surface normal of physical objects by using stereo vision limited within a predetermined window.

Abstract: A case for a portable device like a smartphone includes light sources such as LEDs, which, when illuminated, can be detected and tracked by a head-worn augmented or virtual reality device. The light sources may be located at the corners of the case and may emit infrared light. A relative pose between the smartphone and the head-worn device can be determined based on computer vision techniques performed on images captured by the head-worn device that includes light from the light sources. Relative movement between the smartphone and the head-worn device can be used to provide user input to the head-worn device, as can touch input on the portable device. In some instances, the case is powered inductively from the portable device.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer readable media for remote annotations, drawings, and navigation instructions sent to an augmented reality (AR) wearable device from a computing device are disclosed. The AR wearable device captures images and sends them to the remote computing device to provide a real-time view of what the user of the AR wearable device sees. A user of the remote computing device can add navigation instructions and can select an image to annotate or draw on. The AR wearable device provides 3-dimensional (3D) coordinate information within a 3D world of the AR wearable device for the selected image. The user of the remote computing device then annotates or draws on the selected image. The remote computing device determines 3D coordinates for the annotations and drawings within the 3D world of the AR wearable device. The annotations and drawings are sent to the AR wearable device with associated 3D coordinates.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for continuous surface and depth estimation. A continuous surface and depth estimation system determines the depth and surface normal of physical objects by using stereo vision limited within a predetermined window.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for performing operations on an augmented reality (AR) device using an external screen streaming system. The system establishes, by one or more processors of an AR device, a communication with an external client device. The system causes overlay of, by the AR device, a first AR object on a real-world environment being viewed using the AR device. The system receives, by the AR device, a first image from the external client device. The system, in response to receiving the first image from the external client device, overlays the first image on the first AR object by the AR device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of receiving and processing navigation inputs executed by one or more processors in a head-worn device system including one or more display devices, one or more cameras and a generally vertically-arranged touchpad. The method comprises displaying a first carousel of AR effects icons, receiving a first horizontal input on the touchpad, rotating the first carousel of AR effects icons in response to first horizontal input, receiving a first touch input on the touchpad to select a particular AR effects icon that is in a selection position in the first carousel, displaying a scene viewed by the one or more cameras, the scene being enhanced with AR effects corresponding to the particular AR effects icon, receiving content capture user input, and in response to the content capture user input, capturing a new content item corresponding to the scene.