AR Object Focus Matching for Realistic Depth Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing augmented reality systems fail to create realistic interactions by not matching the focus of inserted virtual objects with the surrounding environment, leading to distracting and unnatural visual experiences.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device with a camera and augmented reality component that captures frame data to set and modify the focus of virtual objects to match the focus of nearby objects, using focus maps and depth estimation to ensure a more integrated and realistic appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If AR objects are inserted without modifying their focus characteristics, then the AR content generation process is simple and fast, but the AR objects do not match or fit with the appearance of nearby objects, making them appear unrealistic and distracting
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary analysis of the frame data to identify nearby objects and determine their focus characteristics before inserting the AR object. This preliminary action allows the AR object's focus to be pre-adjusted to match the surrounding environment, resolving the contradiction by preparing the matching parameters in advance rather than attempting complex real-time adjustments during insertion
Solution Approach 2:
The system modifies the focus parameter of the AR object based on the identified focus characteristics of nearby frame objects. By dynamically changing the focus parameter to match the surrounding environment, the system achieves realistic appearance without requiring complex structural modifications to the AR content generation process
2Manufacturing precision
If the focus of AR objects is adjusted to match frame objects, then the realism of AR content is improved, but the processing time and computational resources increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies partial action by adjusting only the focus parameter of the AR object rather than comprehensively modifying all visual characteristics. This selective adjustment achieves the essential realism effect (matching focus with surrounding objects) while minimizing processing overhead and avoiding unnecessary computational expenditure on other parameters
3Ease of operation
If AR objects are inserted without focus matching, then the AR application is easy to operate, but the AR objects appear distracting and do not integrate well with the image
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by automatically analyzing frame data, identifying nearby objects, determining their focus characteristics, and adjusting the AR object's focus parameter accordingly. This automated self-adjustment process maintains ease of operation (no manual intervention needed) while achieving high visual integration quality through intelligent focus matching
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AI summary
Systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for generating improved AR content. An electronic device includes circuitry coupled to a memory storing instructions that, when executed, cause the circuitry to obtain frame data for a frame captured using a camera. The frame data includes a level of focus for one or more frame objects in the frame. The circuitry is caused to associate an augmented reality object with at least one of the one or more frame objects. The circuitry is caused to determine a fit factor between a level of focus of the augmented reality object and level of focus of the at least one of the frame objects associated with the augmented reality object. Additionally, the circuitry is caused to, if the fit factor does not satisfy a threshold, apply a decrease to the level of focus of the augmented reality object in order to generate an increased fit factor.