Viewing home decoration using markerless augmented reality

摘要

The invention allows everyone with a compatible portable device to visualize photorealistic 3D models of furniture and home design items in their room using markerless augmented reality. It allows consumers to view products at their own home or office space, making it easier for them to decide which product to purchase. The invention is designed to run within embodiments the likes of PDAs, smartphones and tablets, displaying in real-time a video feed of the user's room or office space while superimposing three dimensional furniture models and home design items. No markers or other special targets are needed as the users can position and rotate the furniture items with finger gestures on the display while an accelerometer tracks the pitch angle of the portable device and adjusts the position of the furniture items accordingly. The aim of the invention is to help consumers and anyone interested in buying new furniture to make the most informed decision possible and avoid disappointment after the purchase.