US Patent 10210664 Capture and apply light information for augmented reality

Systems and methods herein enable adding changing light in a live camera view, an image or a video using a light source that is virtual and that includes an associated lighting profile. The system includes receiving image data of the live camera view. The system determines a first lighting profile associated with the representation of the object. Position information associated with the object is also determined with respect to the camera. The system receives a second lighting profile associated with the light source. The second lighting profile provides at least intensity values and direction information for light projected from the light source. The system determines and applies changes to the first lighting profile to affect a light surrounding the representation of the object using the second lighting profile. The system displays the image data with the changes to the first lighting profile.