2D and 3D Reproduction Switching for Polygon-Heavy Rendering

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Solution Overview

Problem

Drawing three-dimensional models with a large number of polygons requires significant computational resources, making it desirable to utilize two-dimensional data for processing to reduce the calculation load.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus and method that switches between first reproduction processing based on 2D data and second reproduction processing based on 3D data, using a switching control unit to manage the transition between the two.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If 3D data with a large number of polygons is used for rendering, then rendering quality is improved, but computational load increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverendering qualityVSAvoidcomputational load
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically switches between 2D data and 3D data based on real-time conditions such as object distance, camera angle, and importance level. This dynamic adaptation allows the rendering system to optimize computational load while maintaining quality where necessary, resolving the contradiction between rendering quality and computational power requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies different data types to different regions or objects in the scene based on their importance, distance from camera, and visual significance. Critical objects close to the camera use high-quality 3D data, while distant or less important objects use 2D data, thereby distributing computational load locally rather than uniformly across the entire scene

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Power

If 2D data is used for processing, then computational load is reduced, but rendering quality may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomputational loadVSAvoidrendering quality
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies 3D data processing selectively to only those portions of the scene that require high quality rendering, rather than processing the entire scene with 3D data. This partial application of the more resource-intensive 3D processing maintains overall quality while significantly reducing total computational load

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The switching between 2D and 3D data is dynamic and adaptive, allowing the system to maintain high rendering quality for important objects while using 2D data for less critical elements, thus balancing quality and computational efficiency based on real-time scene requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Productivity

If switching between 2D and 3D data processing is implemented, then computational efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomputational efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary evaluation of scene objects to determine their importance, distance, and suitability for 2D or 3D rendering before actual rendering occurs. This pre-assessment allows the switching logic to operate efficiently without adding significant complexity during the rendering process itself

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The switching control unit serves multiple functions: it evaluates objects, determines appropriate data types, manages data selection, and coordinates rendering operations. This multi-functionality consolidates complexity into a single control mechanism rather than requiring separate systems for each function

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12541912B2Information processing apparatus and information processing method
Publication Date: 2026.02.03 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

For example, reproduction processing based on each of 2D data and 3D data is switched.There is provided an information processing apparatus including a switching control unit that acquires the 2D data and the 3D data on the same subject and controls switching between first reproduction processing based on the 2D data and second reproduction processing based on the 3D data.