AR Apparatus Using Real Object Position for Virtual Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing augmented reality technologies do not allow direct operation of virtual information or objects using real-world objects, limiting user interaction and convenience.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus and method that utilize a tangible, movable real object to issue control commands based on its positional relationship with virtual or other real objects, enabling direct operation of virtual information or objects by recognizing and responding to the real object's position and movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional AR technologies are used to display virtual information, then virtual information can be superimposed on real-world images, but direct operation of virtual objects using real-world objects is not enabled
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a camera as an intermediary device that captures real-world objects and translates their physical positions into virtual coordinate positions. This intermediary mechanism enables real objects to indirectly operate virtual objects without requiring complex direct interaction interfaces, thus improving ease of operation while managing system complexity through a well-defined mediation layer.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical or manual interaction mechanisms (such as buttons, sliders, or direct touch interfaces) with a vision-based recognition system. By using image capture and object recognition technology, the system translates physical object positions into control commands, substituting mechanical interaction with optical and computational processes, thereby simplifying the user interface.
2Ease of operation
If complex interaction interfaces are used to control virtual information, then precise control is achieved, but user convenience is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables real objects to serve themselves as control interfaces. When a user places or moves a real object, the system automatically recognizes the object, determines its position, and executes the corresponding control operation without requiring the user to manually configure or navigate complex interfaces. This self-service mechanism maintains control precision through automated object recognition and coordinate mapping while maximizing user convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing the mapping relationships between real objects and virtual control interfaces. Through object recognition and coordinate system alignment, the system prepares the control environment in advance, so that when users simply place objects, the precise control operations are already configured and ready to execute, eliminating the need for users to manually adjust complex parameters.
3Productivity
If manual control methods are used for virtual objects, then control accuracy is maintained, but operation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements continuous object recognition and coordinate mapping, maintaining an ongoing relationship between real object positions and virtual control states. Rather than requiring discrete, step-by-step manual controls, the system continuously monitors object positions and automatically updates control commands, enabling users to perform operations more quickly while maintaining accuracy through persistent spatial awareness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces time-consuming manual control operations with automated vision-based recognition and coordinate transformation. The system rapidly captures images, identifies objects, calculates positions, and executes control commands in a streamlined automated sequence, significantly reducing the time required for operations compared to manual interface navigation while maintaining control precision through algorithmic accuracy.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes processing circuitry that is configured to issue a control command relating to a real object based on a displayed positional relationship between the real object and a predetermined object. The real object being a tangible, movable object and the predetermined object being at least one of another real object and a virtual object.