AR Asset Display Management via Point of View Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
In augmented reality (AR) experiences, the display of numerous assets associated with an object becomes overcrowded, limiting the visibility of the main object and requiring segmentation that may remove key information or context.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that dynamically select and display a subset of assets based on the point of view (POV) from which the object is captured, allowing assets to appear and disappear as the user changes position, thereby managing asset visibility and maintaining a clear view of the object.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If all assets associated with an object are displayed in AR mode, then complete information is provided to the user, but the display becomes overcrowded and the main object visibility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments assets into multiple groups based on different points of view (POVs). Each POV represents a specific viewing angle or position relative to the reference object. The system displays only the asset group corresponding to the current detected POV, thereby dividing the complete asset set into manageable segments that can be displayed without overcrowding while maintaining information accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic asset display by continuously monitoring the user's viewing angle and position relative to the reference object. As the user moves or changes viewing angle, the system dynamically switches between different asset groups, ensuring that the displayed assets remain relevant to the current POV. This dynamic adaptation prevents static overcrowding while maintaining information completeness.
2Adaptability or versatility
If assets are displayed at specific positions anchored on the marker, then contextual relevance is maintained, but screen congestion increases with multiple assets
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by associating specific asset groups with specific points of view. Each POV has its own designated asset group that is contextually relevant to that viewing angle. This ensures that assets displayed at any position are locally appropriate for that specific viewpoint, maintaining contextual relevance while limiting the number of assets visible at any given time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary organization of assets into POV-specific groups before the AR session begins. This pre-segmentation allows the system to quickly determine which assets to display based on the current viewing angle without complex real-time calculations, reducing display management complexity while maintaining contextual relevance.
3Area of stationary object
If the marker is segmented to decrease asset quantity, then display congestion is reduced, but key information or context may be removed
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of segmenting the marker spatially (which would remove context), the patent segments assets along the dimension of viewing angle/position. By adding the POV dimension to the asset organization structure, the system can display different asset sets for different viewpoints without altering or removing parts of the marker itself, thus maintaining display clarity while preserving complete contextual information across all viewpoints.
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AI summary
The present document describes a system and method for managing the display of assets associated with images captured during an AR experience to avoid congesting the display device of the portable device used for the AR experience. The method comprising capturing images of an object; receiving a plurality of assets associated with the object being captured from a remote server; detecting the POV from which the images were taken; selecting, from the plurality of assets, a first subset of assets associated with the POV; and displaying on the display device one or more assets pertaining to the first subset only. When the user changes the position from which the object is being captured, the device detects a second POV for the images captured and displays a second subset of assets different than the first subset. Whereby, existing assets disappear and new assets appear as the user changes positions or moves the device over the object being captured.