Augmented reality apparatus and methods of use are provided with persistent digital content linked to a location coordinates. More specifically, the present invention links a physical location with digital content to enable a user interface with augmented reality that combines aspects of the physical area with location specific digital content. According to the present invention, digital content remains persistent with a location even if visual aspects of the location change.

Systems, methods, and devices for producing appliances for expansion of the palate of a patient are provided. A palate expanding orthodontic appliance comprises a teeth engagement portion comprising a plurality of teeth engagement structures and a force generating portion coupled to the teeth engagement portion and configured to apply force to cause the patient's palate to expand. The orthodontic appliances can be designed according to the specifications provided herein and manufactured using direct fabrication methods.

A computer system obtains digital video data of at least one physical consumer product (two or more cosmetics products) in a personal care routine; analyzes the digital video data (e.g., using automated object recognition or gesture recognition techniques); detects at least one physical interaction with the at least one physical consumer product (e.g., two or more applications of cosmetics products) based at least in part on the analysis of the digital video data; and causes customized personal care routine data (e.g., a computer animation simulation or a comparison of the user's routine with routines of other users) to be presented in a user interface. The customized personal care routine data is based at least in part on the at least one physical interaction.

A computerized system for providing article information to a customer, said system comprising an optical image acquisition device for acquiring an optical image of an area of interest (AOI) in which articles are display to a customer, a processor module operably in communication with the optical image acquisition device and for receiving an image input signal therefrom; and an output device in communication with the processor for providing an output signal to a customer: wherein upon the processor detecting the article being removed from the area of interest (AOI), the processor sends an output signal having article data associated with said article to said output device, and said output device provides an output to the customer of said article data.

In one or more implementations, third-party content may include one or more objects and may include one or more visual effects related to the one or more objects. Augmented reality content may be generated that applies the one or more visual effects to additional object shown in a field of view of a camera. The third-party content may correspond to one or more products that are available for purchase via a client application.

Systems, methods, and apparatuses described herein may provide image processing, including displaying, by a mobile device, an image of an object located perpendicular to a reference object, calculating, based on at least one depth measurement determined using a depth sensor in the mobile device, the predicted height of the mobile device when the image was captured, calculating scale data for the image based on the predicted height, determining a reference line identifying the location of the object and the reference object in the image, segmenting pixels in the object in the image from pixels in the image outside the object, measuring the object based on the pixels in the object and the scale data, and generating model data comprising the object, the scale data, and the measurements.

A non-transitory computer-readable medium includes instructions that when executed by a processor cause the processor to perform a method for providing visual navigation assistance in retail stores, which may include receiving a first indoor location of a user within a retail store; receiving a target destination; and providing first navigation data to the user through a first visual interface. The method may also include, after providing the first navigation data, receiving a second indoor location of the user within the retail store; determining that the second indoor location is within a selected area around the target destination, with the selected area not including the first indoor location; and, in response to the determination that the second indoor location is within the selected area around the target destination, providing second navigation data to the user through a second visual interface, where the second visual interface differs from the first visual interface.

This process fundamentally changes the sales cycle in the interaction between a camera and a customer with the intention of selling the picture taken by the camera to the customer as a product. Due to technological and process advancements we are now able to use a website and an associated application to print a direct link to watermarked pictures. This allows customers to access the watermarked picture directly by entering one url given to them on a piece of paper into their internet enabled device. Once they see the watermarked image they can pay for the original picture or directly associated products. This is an alternative to the current system of pre-printed cards with unique identifiers, that currently dominates the market.

A server for generating custom jewelry through a step-by-step customization process can be configured to send display instructions over a network to display a plurality of available selections for a first customization option at a remote computer system. The server can also access a first product photo based on a user selection at the remote computer system of an available selection for the first customization option. Further, the server can send display instructions over a network to display a plurality of available selections for a second customization option at the remote computer system. The server can then access an updated product photo based on a user selection at the remote computer system of an available selection for the second customization option. Finally, the server can send over the network display instructions to the remote computer system for the updated product photo.

A trade services provider locator method facilitated by a software application wherein multitude of service providers are able to be located and retained to provide a service by a requesting user. The software application of the present invention provides the service category, pricing and other parameters in addition to the geographic location of the service providers relevant to the requesting user. The geographic location of the service providers are displayed on a graphical map within the software application of the present invention wherein the icons are configured to identify the type of service that can be provided by the service provider and further identify the time window in which the service can be delivered. The user can utilize the method of the present invention to select services from more than different type of service provider simultaneously. Furthermore, the requested service can be either on-demand or for a subsequent scheduled day.