Xiaomi has just been granted authorization for an interesting new technology that is based on AR (augmented reality). This new system is an AR powered shopping navigation system that was just spotted in a patent.
The patent description states that the new technology is a “shopping navigation method, device and system based on augmented reality technology AR.” In other words, its likely a system that is designed to improve the users’ shopping experience. This could be done through various ways, including providing location information of the product that the user wishes to find while even offering navigational information to guide them to the store (Via ITHome).
This would be especially intuitive with augmented reality tech, which offers a layer of information on top of the real world. Picture yourself wearing AR powered glasses while you’re looking for a particular smartphone. The Chinese tech giant’s AR shopping navigation system would help you locate the store in which the device is available and offer you waypoints as you find your way to the retailer. All in all, this is a system designed to make shopping more interactive and efficient.
Another very practical use of this technology might be in appraising products. For example, you enter a store that sells laptops, the technology might help list the specification of the laptops and its online pricing as well. Although, the patent does not hint of this feature in the patent, so take it with a pinch of salt. It is also unknown if Xiaomi is actually working on such a system or just covering the bases related to AR.
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