Prior Art Search - Sample

Contents
• 1 Sample Methodology for patentability or novelty search
• 2 Scope for Sample Patentability Search on Virtual Object Overlay
• 3 Client documents
• 4 Invention idea
• 5 Search methodology
• 6 Search concepts
• 7 Classifications
• 8 Search strategies
♦ 8.1 Patent search strategies
♦ 8.2 Non-patent search strategies
• 9 Analysis: Applicable patent references found
• 10 Analysis: Applicable non-patent literature found

Sample Methodology for patentability or novelty search

Scope for Sample Patentability Search on Virtual Object Overlay

The scope of the project is to identify the relevant patent/non-patent literature related to virtual object overlay before effective filing date. This is a
'hypothetical' invention with a invention disclosure containing sample elements of the invention. Please note that this is a sample report that does not
include a complete analysis. It does, however, represent the format of the deliverables and a sample view of the results of a patentability search.
Dolcera works with the client closely to tweak the process, and the deliverables to suit company specific needs.

Client documents
Invention idea
A method for overlaying real world with virtual objects having the following features,

• Creating virtual spheres or virtual objects at real world locations by users via their mobile devices.
• The users who create the virtual objects decide how other users can interact with the virtual objects.
• The virtual objects can be tied to a time window for future visibility.
• The virtual objects are based on the user?s specifications ? the virtual objects can be fixed to a location or moving.

Search methodology
1. Understood the invention by reading invention document provided by the client and divided the invention into multiple elements.
2. Considered keywords from the invention document and collected classes related to the invention based on the technology mentioned in the
invention document.
3. Used Google prior-art search tool to identify both patent and non-patent prior-art data.
4. Ran keyword searches in different patent databases such as Thomson Innovation, SIP, Micropat.
5. Ran class based patent search in Thomson Innovation where broad keywords are combined with classifications collected to identify relevant
prior-art.
6. Conducted non-patent literature search using keywords to identify relevant prior-art from Google scholar, IEEE search, Scirus.
7. Conducted non-patent literature search using inventor names and citations of prior-art patent documents.
8. Analyzed the search results from different search strategies. Identified the relevant documents, map and mark the relevant context with
relevancy for the prior-art identified.
9. Reported the results to the client and discussed on the results.

Search concepts
Virtual reality Virtual object Time Create Access Location Confidure Overlay Touch

Augmented reality Virtual sphere Duration Add Permission Location based Configuration Overalaid Haptic

Mobile
VAR scene Bubble Period Addition Rights Geo-centered Specification phone

Virtual and/or Mobile

Real world object Span Creation Geo-coded Configured
augmented reality device

Future
Artificial information Real world scene Creator Geo-coordinates
availability

Virtual environment Owner

scene

User

Classifications
US Definition
classification

Computer Graphics Processing And Selective Visual Display Systems >> Computer Graphics Processing >> Graphic
345633 Manipulation (Object Processing Or Display Attributes) >> Merge Or Overlay >> Placing Generated Data In Real Scene >>
Augmented Reality (Real-Time)

Telecommunications >> Transmitter And Receiver At Same Station (E.G., Transceiver) >> Radiotelephone Equipment Detail >>
455566 Having Display

455456.1 Telecommunications >> Radiotelephone System >> Zoned Or Cellular Telephone System >> Location Monitoring

IPC Definition
classification

G06T001740 Manipulating 3D images, e.g. using CAD graphics workstations

G06T001700 Three dimensional (3D) modelling, e.g. data description of 3D objects

CPC Definition
classification

G06T001900 Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics

G06T001500 3D [Three Dimensional] image rendering

DWPI Definition
classification

T01-J40C Augmented reality systems

W04-W07E Virtual and augmented reality

 W03-A08E7A Head-mounted display

Search strategies
Patent search strategies
Patent search strategies are developed using a combination of keywords, classifications, key assignees and inventors known in the space, national
patent office databases etc., and combining the results obtained from the different sources. The link below opens a sample search strategy for the
invention. The search strategy resulted in a total of 1965 results.

Patent search Query

S.No Scope Hits
database Timline: 03-25-2014

Claims, Title or
1 (object*1 NEAR6 overla*2) AND ((virtual OR augment*2) ADJ2 reality) 120
Abstract

(((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ("VAR"
2 Full spec ADJ1 scene*1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information)) AND (object NEAR4 overla*2) AND (location*1) 250
AND (time OR duration*1 OR period*1 OR span*1

Claims, Title or ((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) AND (object NEAR4 overla*2) AND (time OR duration*1)
3 128
Abstract AND ((virtual ADJ1 (object*1 OR sphere*1)) AND (location OR (location ADJ1 based))

Thomson ((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) AND ((object NEAR4 overla*2) AND (time OR duration*1
Innovation Claims, Title or OR period*1 OR span*1 OR (future ADJ1 availability)) AND (((virtual ADJ1 (object*1 OR
4 389
Abstract sphere*1)) OR (bubble*1) OR (real ADJ1 world ADJ1 object*1)) AND (location OR (location ADJ1
based) OR (geo?centered) OR (geo?coded)

("VAR" ADJ1 scene*1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information)) AND (object NEAR4 overla*2) AND (time
Claims, Title or OR duration*1 OR period*1 OR span*1 OR (future ADJ1 availability)) AND ((bubble*1) OR (real
5 30
Abstract ADJ1 world ADJ1 object*1) OR (real ADJ1 world ADJ1 scene*1) OR (virtual ADJ1 environment
ADJ1 scene*1)) AND ((geo?centered) OR (geo?coded) OR (geo?coordinate*1))

Claims, Title or
6 (creat*3 OR owner*1) AND (virtual ADJ1 object*1) 16
Abstract

((345633) OR (455566) OR (455456.1)) AND (((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ((virtual

US ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ("VAR" ADJ1 scene*1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information)) AND
7 35
Classificatin (object NEAR4 overla*2) AND (location*1 </nowiki>AND (time OR duration*1 OR period*1 OR
span*1

Claims, Title or (((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ("VAR"
8 13
Abstract ADJ1 scene*1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information))

Final-1 1 OR 2 OR 3 OR 4 OR 5 OR 6 OR 7 OR 8 975

Claims, Title or
9 (object*1 NEAR6 overla*2) AND ((virtual OR augment*2) ADJ2 reality) 45
Abstract

(((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ("VAR"
10 Full spec ADJ1 scene*1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information)) AND (object NEAR4 overla*2) AND (location*1) 355
AND (time OR duration*1 OR period*1 OR span*1

11 Claims, Title or ((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) AND (object NEAR4 overla*2) AND (time OR duration*1) 8
Micropat Abstract AND ((virtual ADJ1 (object*1 OR sphere*1)) AND (location OR (location ADJ1 based))

((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) AND ((object NEAR4 overla*2) AND (time OR duration*1
Claims, Title or OR period*1 OR span*1 OR (future ADJ1 availability)) AND (((virtual ADJ1 (object*1 OR
12 15
Abstract sphere*1)) OR (bubble*1) OR (real ADJ1 world ADJ1 object*1)) AND (location OR (location ADJ1
based) OR (geo?centered) OR (geo?coded)

("VAR" ADJ1 scene*1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information)) AND (object NEAR4 overla*2) AND (time
Claims, Title or OR duration*1 OR period*1 OR span*1 OR (future ADJ1 availability)) AND ((bubble*1) OR (real
13 25
Abstract ADJ1 world ADJ1 object*1) OR (real ADJ1 world ADJ1 scene*1) OR (virtual ADJ1 environment
ADJ1 scene*1)) AND ((geo?centered) OR (geo?coded) OR (geo?coordinate*1))

Claims, Title or
14 (creat*3 OR owner*1) AND (virtual ADJ1 object*1) 8
Abstract

Final-2 9 OR 10 OR 11 OR 12 OR 13 OR 14 450

Claims, Title or (((virtual OR augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ((virtual ADJ3 augmented) ADJ1 reality) OR ("VAR"
15 21
Abstract ADJ1 scene*1) OR (artificial ADJ1 information))

SIP Claims, Title or

16 (object + overla + virtual + reality 55
Abstract

Claims, Title or (VAR scene) + (object OR overlap) + (time OR duration OR period OR span) + (bubble*1) +
17 90
Abstract ((geo centered) OR (geo coded) OR (geo coordinate*1))

Claims, Title or
18 (creat*3 + virtual + object) 76
Abstract
 Final-3 15 OR 16 OR 17 OR 18 240

Combined Final Results Final-1 OR Final-2 OR Final-3 1965

Non-patent search strategies

Non patent search strategies, like patent searches use multiple sources of information including Google Scholar, Scopus etc. The link below opens a
sample search strategy for the invention.

Non Patent literature Query Hits

database Timeline: 03-25-2014

user create virtual object ~overlaid real world location time mobile 1430

Google Patents virtual sphere bubble with location information mobile application (haptic OR touch) 4350

~access virtual bubble through mobile in augmented reality 3460

~create virtual bubbles for future access augmented reality 2410

augmented reality virtual bubbles 94

(~create "virtual object" location time real world mobile) 1

virtual sphere bubble with location information mobile application "augmented reality" 152

create virtual bubbles for future access "augmented reality" 456

IEEE scholar
create ("virtual object" OR "virtual sphere" OR "bubble") location time ("augmented reality" OR "virtual 4460
reality") haptic

create ("virtual object" OR "virtual sphere" OR "bubble") "geographic location" time ("augmented reality" OR 170
"virtual reality")

(create ("virtual object" OR "virtual sphere" OR "bubble") location time ("augmented reality" OR "virtual 403
reality"))

virtual sphere bubble with location information mobile application "augmented reality" 143

create virtual bubbles for future access "augmented reality" 759

Scirus
create ("virtual object" OR "virtual sphere" OR "bubble") location time ("augmented reality" OR "virtual 2567
reality") haptic

create ("virtual object" OR "virtual sphere" OR "bubble") "geographic location" time ("augmented reality" OR 1345
"virtual reality")

(create ("virtual object" OR "virtual sphere" OR "bubble") location time ("augmented reality" OR "virtual 94
reality"))

Analysis: Applicable patent references found

The 1965 results obtained from the search are manually analyzed to short-list and document the most relevant and related references. A USC. 35,
102/103 assessment is done, if required by the client. This sample does not include a 'legal' recommendation.

Element-1: Creating Element-2: The users Element-4: The virtual

Element-3: The
virtual spheres or who create the virtual objects are based on the
virtual objects can
Patent/Publication virtual objects at real objects decide how user?s specifications ?
S.No be tied to a time Relevancy
number world locations by other users can the virtual objects can be
window for future
users via their mobile interact with the fixed to a location or
visibility
device virtual objects moving

1 WO2012155179A1 Description: Column Description: Column Description: Description: Column 4, Relevant

5, Line 32When the 3, Line 12comprise a Column 3, Line Line 21Some aspects can reference
user creates a new step of receiving data 20The step of be used to modulate
virtual object a list of representing a user updating virtual interactions with other
template canvases will input signifying a user object behaviour virtual objects or users.
be presented to act as initiated interaction data can include This data can be data
the "starting point" for with a virtual object. updating data that relating to one or more of
the new object. In this The user initiated indirectly moderates the following: Location and
example the user interaction can include a behaviour of the movement data - an
device are in the form any one of: the user virtual object. The important aspect of many
of, smart phones 108, using the virtual object; method can include virtual objects is their
tablet computer the user copying the incrementing, position and ability to
devices 110, notebook virtual object; the user decrementing or move. Thus each virtual
computer 112 and retaining the virtual re-setting a time to object will have at least one
mobile computing object; me user live of a virtual object item of location data
device 114, the mobile viewing the virtual in response to a user associated with it. Location
computing device may object; the user interaction with a data can include, but is not
for instance be a accessing the virtual virtual object. limited to: Current position.
navigation system or object; the user Dolcera comments: Movement status, e.g.
 other in-car computing accepting the virtual The user increment whether the virtual
system. object; the user or decrements or objection is fixed, mobile,
Dolcera comments: capturing the virtual re-sets a time to live autonomous etc.
User creates a new object; the user for the virtual object. Movement parameters,
virtual object from the moving the virtual such as speed, direction,
user device which is a object; the user conditions upon movement.
portable device. modifying the virtual Target position,
object; and the user destination. Historical
releasing the virtual position, originating
object. position.
Dolcera Dolcera comments:The
comments:User who user created virtual object
created the virtual can be made fixed or
object decides how the movable.
object interacts with
other users for
example accessing,
modifying, using the
object.

Description: Column
2, Line 35In an Description: Description: Column 3,
embodiment, bubbles Column 3, Line Line 53In an embodiment,
can be created 50Referring back to the bubble creation dialog
dynamically by users FIG. 4, the bubble 400 additionally provides a
via their location aware creation dialog 400 control 470 to determine if
mobile devices. FIG. 4 additionally provides a user must ask the bubble
illustrates an a controls for creator for permission to
embodiment of a providing a start time enter the bubble. The
bubble creation dialog 440 and an end time various embodiments of
400. The bubble 450 for the bubble. In bubbles illustrated in FIGS.
creation dialog 400 an embodiment, 1 and 7 are shown and
provides a freeform text before the start time described as being
entry box 410 that 450 messages and bounded located at a fixed
allows users to enter a other types of location. In other
2 US20120324018A1 title for the bubble. content can only be embodiments, a bubble Related
Description: Column posted to the bubble could be defined as having reference
3, Line 46The bubble by the bubble creator a dynamic location that
creation dialog 400 and other users can varies over time (e.g. under
additionally provides a sign into the bubble, advanced options) . For
text entry box 420 that but cannot post example, a bubble could
allows users to enter a content or be defined as having a
type for the bubble. messages. location that tracks a
The bubble type 420 Dolcera moving person, vehicle or
generally reflects the comments:Bubble mobile device, such as, for
purpose of the or the creator can post the example, passengers on a
content of the bubble. comments or bus or subway train.
Dolcera Comments: messages in the Dolcera comments:
Bubbles are created by bubble which is Bubbles which are created
the users dynamically visible to the other by the user can be moved
based on the location users. dynamically.
of the mobile devices.
Note: Please note that the highlighted sentences in the above table are representing relevant sentences for the elements of the invention.

• Relevant reference: In the light of the above relevant reference broad scope claims, covering Elements 1,2,3,4 of invention may not be
possible. According to reference broad scope claims, covering virtual spheres or virtual objects at real world locations by users via their mobile
devices, deciding how other users can interact with the virtual objects by the creator of the virtual objects, tying the virtual objects to a time
window for future visibility, and the virtual objects being fixed to a location or moving based on the users specifications may not be possible.
(Section - 102 of Novelty, similar invention claimed before effective date of filing.)
• Related reference: In the light of the above related reference broad scope claims, covering elements 1,3,4 may not be possible. This
reference broad scope claims, covering virtual spheres or virtual objects at real world locations by users via their mobile devices, tying the
virtual objects to a time window for future visibility and the virtual objects being fixed to a location or moving based on the users specifications
may not be possible. (Section - 103 of Obviousness, some of the elements of invention claimed before effective date of filing.)

Analysis: Applicable non-patent literature found

Element-1: Creating Element-3: The
virtual spheres or Element-2: The users who create virtual objects Element-4: The virtual objects are
virtual objects at the virtual objects decide how can be tied to based on the user?s specifications
S.No Title real world locations other users can interact with the a time window ? the virtual objects can be fixed to
by users via their virtual objects for future a location or moving
mobile device visibility

Location-aware free iPhone app Igobubble is the only social discovery

Igobubble relaunched its latest app that allows users to discover and
version this week, with a face-lift of share virtual content that can be
Social App its user experience, an all-over anchored at real world locations, or
Igobubble Lets redesign of its brand and graphics, can be carried on a smartphone.
You Leave
1 _ and a new set of features to boot. _ There are great dynamic new features
Virtual Bubbles The social discovery app allows such as a worldwide feed of activity,
At Real-World users to meet new people nearby popularity lists, easy people
Locations and share photos, videos and discovery, and the ability to remotely
messages in virtual living bubbles at drop bubbles at any location in the
real world locations. world.

2 _ _
 Can A Virtual Location-aware free Until now, users could release
Bubble Find A iPhone app igobubble photos, videos and even messages
Real-World lets users create and in bottles that would float on digital
Soulmate release virtual waves. But from today users will also
bubbles at real world be able to harness the power of
locations. moving virtual objects to take a leap
of fate and potentially find a
soulmate, or at least have a laugh.

* Patentability search report can be provided in excel or word format