AR Context Collaboration for Interconnected Device Task Allocation
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Solution Overview
Problem
In augmented reality (AR) systems, interconnected devices often redundantly perform tasks and render content, leading to inefficiencies due to lack of adaptive configuration based on individual device capabilities and user contexts.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of an AR context collaboration application that determines device capabilities, user contexts, and ambient contexts to dynamically allocate tasks and operations among connected AR devices, optimizing resource use and productivity by adjusting configurations and functionalities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple AR devices are interconnected and content is replicated across all devices, then content availability is improved, but system efficiency deteriorates due to redundant task performance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the AR network into content source devices and content receiving devices. The collaboration module identifies which devices should perform specific tasks based on their capabilities and current state, dividing the workload across the network rather than having all devices perform all tasks redundantly.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic task allocation where the collaboration module continuously monitors device capabilities, capacities, and contexts to determine optimal task distribution. This dynamic approach allows the system to adapt to changing conditions and allocate tasks to the most suitable devices at any given time.
2Ease of operation
If each AR device independently performs all tasks, then device autonomy is maintained, but resource utilization deteriorates due to lack of coordination
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal collaboration module that can operate across different AR devices with varying capabilities. This module provides multi-functional coordination, enabling devices to work together while maintaining their individual autonomy. The collaboration module handles task distribution, capability matching, and coordination without requiring changes to the core device architecture.
3Reliability
If content is rendered in all connected AR devices, then user experience consistency is improved, but processing overhead increases due to redundant rendering operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a selective copying approach where content is rendered at the source device and then distributed to receiving devices that need it. The collaboration module determines which devices should receive content based on their capabilities and the nature of the task, avoiding unnecessary rendering operations on all devices while maintaining experience consistency where needed.
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AI summary
A first display device determines a first device configuration of the first display device and a first context of a first AR application operating on the first display device. The first display device detects a second display device that comprises a head up display (HUD) system of a vehicle. A second device configuration of the second display device and a second context of a second AR application operating on the second display device are determined. The first display device generates a first collaboration configuration for the first display device and a second collaboration configuration for the second display device. A task of the first AR application is allocated to the second AR application based on the first collaboration configuration. The second display device performs the allocated task based on the second collaboration configuration.