FIELD

The present application relates to technically inventive, non-routine solutions that are necessarily rooted in computer technology and that produce concrete technical improvements.

BACKGROUND

Presentation of video content on televisions, computers, smartphones etc. provides entertainment opportunities for users of those electronic devices. However, as recognized herein, those devices are technologically limited in the types and amount of content they can present. Additionally, content providers may sometimes wish to enhance the experience of consuming video content, which is also technologically limited by the content presentation device itself and often provides no personalization for individual users. There are currently no adequate solutions to the foregoing computer-related, technological problem.

SUMMARY

Accordingly, in one aspect a headset includes at least one processor, at least one transparent display accessible to the at least one processor, and storage accessible to the at least one processor. The storage includes instructions executable by the at least one processor to detect an indication accompanying audio video (AV) content, with the indication being associated with augmented reality (AR) content. The AR content is different from the AV content but associated with the AV content. The instructions are also executable to transmit a request for the AR content, receive the AR content, and present the AR content on the at least one transparent display.

In some examples, the indication may be detected in a signal transmitted by a device different from the headset that is presenting the AV content. Additionally or alternatively, the indication may be detected in audio of the AV content, video of the AV content, and/or metadata accompanying the AV content. The indication may include a unique identifier for the AR content, and the unique identifier may be transmitted in the request for the AR content.

Additionally, in some examples the instructions may be executable to present the AR content on the at least one transparent display concurrently with presentation of at least a portion of the AV content on a device different from the headset.

The AR content may include stereoscopic images and/or a virtual button that is selectable by a user.

Still further, in some implementations the instructions may be executable to identify a location within the received AR content into which user-specific data is insertable, identify first user-specific data to insert into the location, insert the first user-specific data into the location, and then present the AR content with the first user-specific data on the at least one transparent display.

In another aspect, a method includes detecting a trigger accompanying video content that is presented on an electronic display of a device, with the trigger being associated with virtual content. The virtual content is different from the video content but associated with the video content. The method also includes transmitting a request for the virtual content responsive to detecting the trigger, receiving the virtual content, and presenting the virtual content on a transparent display of a headset. The virtual content is presented concurrently with at least a portion of the video content, and the headset is different from the device.

The virtual content may include virtual reality content and/or augmented reality content. Also, in certain implementations the trigger may indicate an identification number for the virtual content, and the identification number may be transmitted in the request.

The trigger may be detected via metadata accompanying the video content. Additionally or alternatively, the trigger may be detected via a wireless signal transmitted by the device.

The video content itself may include a television broadcast. The video content may also include streamed content and/or digital media.

In another aspect, a first device includes at least one computer readable storage medium (CRSM) that is not a transitory signal. The CRSM includes instructions executable by at least one processor to receive, from a headset, a request for augmented reality (AR) content associated with video content. The video content is different from the AR content and the headset is different from the first device. The request itself includes an identification number for the AR content. The instructions are also executable to, responsive to receipt of the request, transmit the AR content to the headset along with timing information indicating when, during presentation of the video content on a second device different from the headset and different from the first device, the AR content should be presented using the headset. The first device may be embodied in a server.

The details of present principles, both as to their structure and operation, can best be understood in reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals refer to like parts, and in which:

