Providing Augmented Reality Overlays In The Context Of Social Networks Based On Geographic Location: Technical (But Obvious)

This decision concerns a European patent application relating to techniques for providing augmented reality overlays in the context of social networks based on geographic location. The application was refused by the Examining Division. The applicant filed an appeal but was not successful.Here are the practical takeaways from the decision of T 1066/22 dated October 28, 2024, ofTechnical Board of Appeal 3.5.06.

Key takeaways

The invention

The application relates to techniques for providing augmented reality overlays in the context of social networks and content creation for posting on such networks. Machine learning models based on geographic location are used to recognize objects in the users' camera view and recommend, or apply, appropriate overlays. When the user changes location, the machine learning models are replaced accordingly.