Niantic开发的视觉定位系统(VPS)是增强PokémonGo中增强现实(AR)体验的关键组成部分。 It interacts with several technologies to provide a more immersive and accurate AR environment.
Integration with Augmented Reality (AR) Technology
VPS旨在通过使用手机中的单个图像来确定其位置和方向，以改善数字内容在现实世界中的位置。这是通过从PokémonGo和Scaniverse [1] [3]等其他Niantic游戏玩家收集的有趣位置的扫描中构建的3D地图。 Pokâgo中的AR技术包括AR+模式之类的功能，可以通过使用智能手机的摄像头和陀螺仪数据来跟踪运动和方向[2] [5]，从而可以与Mon进行更多的栩栩如生的互动。
Use of Camera and Gyroscope Data
The VPS system leverages the smartphone's camera to capture images of real-world locations.这些图像用于创建详细的3D地图，有助于准确地放置数字内容，例如Pokémon，在物理环境中。来自智能手机的陀螺仪数据有助于计算设备的方向，从而确保与用户周围环境正确显示数字内容[2] [4]。
Interaction with GPS and Location Data
While GPS provides general location data, VPS offers much higher precision by using visual cues from the environment. This allows for centimeter-level accuracy in placing AR content, which is not possible with GPS alone. The combination of GPS for initial location tracking and VPS for precise positioning enhances the overall AR experience in Pokémon GO[1][4].
Integration with Server Architecture
Pokémon GO's server architecture is designed to handle a large number of concurrent players and manage game data efficiently. The server-side logic, built on Google Cloud Platform, uses Google Cloud Datastore for data storage and retrieval[2]. VPS通过提供准确的位置数据与此体系结构进行交互，这对于基于玩家的位置生成游戏内事件和项目至关重要。
Collaboration with Third-Party Services
Pokémon GO integrates with various third-party services, such as Google Maps APIs, to display location data and enhance gameplay. VPS系统通过利用外部数据源来提高其映射功能并提供对物理环境的更全面的理解[2] [3]，从而从这些集成中受益[2]。
Impact on Gameplay Features
Features like Pokémon Playgrounds, which allow players to place Pokémon at specific locations for others to see, rely heavily on VPS.该技术可确保数字内容保持持久性并准确地位于现实世界中，从而增强了玩家之间共享的AR体验[4]。使用VPS的Pokémon和其他游戏元素的战略放置鼓励玩家探索不同的位置，从而培养社区和协作感。
In summary, the Visual Positioning System in Pokémon GO interacts with various technologies to create a sophisticated AR experience.它将相机和陀螺仪数据与GPS和位置服务结合在一起，与服务器体系结构和第三方API集成，并增强游戏功能，例如Poké©Mon Playgrounds，为玩家提供高度沉浸式互动的环境。
引用：
[1] https://nianticlabs.com/news/largegeospatialmodel/?hl=en
[2] https://slashdev.io/-inside-pokemon-go-programming-secrets-for-game-developers
[3] https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2024/11/23/niantic-pokemon-go-data-ai-map/76488340007/
[4] https://nianticlabs.com/news/pokemon-playgrounds/?hl=en
[5] https://www.juegostudio.com/blog/pokemon-go-success-story
[6] https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13548565231156495
[7] https://www.vrowl.io/niantic-to-launch-a-world-scale-solution-lightship-visual-positioning-system/
[8] https://in2arch.com/pokemon-go-an-unexpected-inspiration-for-next-generation-learning-environments-augmented-reality/
[9] https://digitalcxo.com/article/pokemon-go-data-is-mapping-out-this-geospatial-system/
[10] https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/pokemon-go-ai-mapping-22/