AR Display Aggregation by Device Distance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems fail to efficiently display data related to multiple devices in a scene using augmented reality, particularly when the user needs to access data beyond the individual device level.
Innovation Solution
An augmented reality system that uses a camera to determine the distance to the closest device and selects either a device level or a group level based on this distance, displaying relevant data accordingly. The system can identify devices through modulated light communication or image recognition, and it can aggregate data from multiple devices for a group level display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the system displays data for all devices in the scene, then the user can access comprehensive information, but the information display becomes overwhelming and difficult to navigate
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the display information based on device distance, creating distinct information groups: closest device data, second closest device data, and third closest device data. This segmentation allows the user to access comprehensive information in a structured, manageable way rather than receiving all data simultaneously, thereby resolving the contradiction between information completeness and navigability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies local quality by providing different levels of information detail for different devices based on their spatial relationship to the user. The closest device receives prominent display with detailed information, while farther devices receive progressively less detailed information. This creates a localized information hierarchy that maintains ease of operation while preserving access to comprehensive data.
2Loss of information
If the system displays detailed information for multiple devices simultaneously, then the user can compare devices, but the display becomes cluttered and hard to read
Solution Approach 1:
The system resolves display clutter by organizing device information across multiple dimensions: spatial dimension (distance-based hierarchy), informational dimension (detailed vs. summary data), and temporal dimension (sequential reveal). This multi-dimensional organization allows comprehensive device comparison data to be presented in a structured format that remains readable and non-cluttered.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a progressive disclosure mechanism where detailed information for farther devices is skipped initially and only revealed when the user explicitly requests it or when contextually appropriate. This allows the primary display to remain clean and readable while preserving access to comprehensive comparison data on demand.
3Ease of operation
If the system provides individual device data only, then the display remains simple and clear, but the user cannot access aggregated group information
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves versatility by making the display mechanism capable of multiple functions: it can display individual device data in detail, display aggregated summaries for groups of devices, and dynamically switch between these modes based on user interaction and context. This universal display capability maintains simplicity for individual device viewing while enabling aggregated group information access when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs dynamic adaptability where the information display mode changes based on user behavior and context. The display transitions from showing detailed individual device data to showing aggregated group summaries, and can adjust the level of detail for each device based on its distance and relevance. This dynamic behavior provides both simplicity and versatility as needed.
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AI summary
A system (1) is configured to obtain an image (73) captured by a camera. The image captures a scene and at least one device (31,32) in the scene. The system is further configured to determine a distance from the camera to the closest device (31) of the at least one device, select a device level or a group level based on the distance, and display data associated with only the closest device if the device level is selected or an aggregation (82) of 5data associated with a group of devices if the group level is selected. The group of devices comprises the closest device. The data is displayed next to and/or overlaid on a view of the scene, e.g. the image itself.