Microsoft has entered into a licensing agreement with GeoVector Corporation, which specialises in Augmented Reality (AR) and pointing-based local search solutions for mobile devices. The non-exclusive multi-year agreement gives Microsoft rights to use concepts covered by GeoVector’s patents.
The patents included in the agreement cover Augmented Reality, pointing-based local search and other aspects of spatially-aware mobile computing. Other terms of the agreement were not released. 
“We are thrilled to have Microsoft join the growing number of GeoVector licensees,” says GeoVector president and CEO, John Ellenby. “This agreement further validates GeoVectors industry-leading patent portfolio and enables us to focus on additional licensing opportunities as we bring our location-based technology to market through our partners and licensees.”
