Disney patents augmented reality cakes
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The patent describes playing a montage of photos or video clips like an edible picture frame
The patent outlines plans for augmented reality cakes and other food products that would display interactive movies and images onto edible treats
For a more elaborate AR experience though, Disney's patent details plans for connecting a computer to an overhead projector outfitted with depth sensors and motion trackers
Among the many concepts specifically mentioned are turning a cake surface into a digital coloring book, using remote controlled figurines to advance a story, and even shining a flashlight onto a scene to reveal ghosts and other hidden objects
What Disney's patent lays out in spades though are ideas for interacting with an AR dessert
The patent explains that an entire digital world could be mapped out over the surface of a cake
Article Summary
We've seen some creative uses of augmented reality show up in almost everything, from sandboxes to shopping aisles, but now it looks like we may soon see AR technology implemented in the unlikeliest of places: our food. A recent patent from Disney outlines plans for augmented reality cakes and other food products that would display interactive movies and images on edible treats using a projector and motion sensors.
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