Method and apparatus for identifying individuals using an augmented-reality application

Abstract

A method and apparatus for identifying individuals using augmented-reality is provided herein. During operation individuals at an incident scene are identified via facial recognition. Residence information for the identified individuals is determined, and the individuals are highlighted in the augmented-reality system based on how far they reside from the incident scene.

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         11 . A method comprising the steps of:
 determining a location of a device;   determining a location of residence for an individual; and   determining a virtual object based on a distance between the location of the device and the location of residence.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11  further comprising the step of:
 displaying the virtual object such that a first virtual object is placed near/over the individual if they reside within a first distance from the location of the device, and a second virtual object is placed near/over the individual if they reside within a second distance from the device.