Dynamic AR Interface Layer Transparency Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional electronic devices struggle to provide an enhanced and usable viewing experience for augmented-reality information due to the need to continuously hold the device in an 'on' position and the cluttered, inadequate presentation of AR information, which is difficult to process and understand.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that dynamically adjust the transparency and arrangement of overlaid information layers on a user interface based on the device's orientation, using functional services like map, search, and social networks to generate a composite view, allowing for seamless switching between modes and synchronization of information layers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If AR information is overlaid on the user interface, then information accessibility is improved, but information clarity deteriorates due to cluttered presentation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments AR information into multiple hierarchical layers (first layer for primary information, second layer for secondary information, etc.). Each layer can be independently controlled and displayed, allowing the system to present only relevant information at a given time. This segmentation prevents information clutter by organizing content into discrete, manageable layers that can be selectively activated based on user interaction or system state.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment of information layer transparency and visibility based on device orientation, user interaction, and contextual factors. The system continuously adapts which layers are displayed and their opacity levels, transitioning between different information states. This dynamic behavior ensures that only necessary information is presented at any moment, maintaining clarity while preserving comprehensive information accessibility when needed.
2Loss of information
If multiple layers of information are overlaid, then information completeness is improved, but processing complexity worsens
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing information into structured layers with clear hierarchical relationships, the patent simplifies the processing of complex information sets. Each layer can be independently managed, rendered, and updated, reducing the computational burden compared to processing a single undifferentiated information stream. The segmentation allows for optimized rendering pipelines where only visible or relevant layers are actively processed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different processing qualities and levels of detail to different information layers based on their importance and visibility. Primary information layers receive higher processing priority and more detailed rendering, while secondary layers use simplified processing. This local quality approach optimizes overall system performance by concentrating computational resources on the most critical information elements.
3Ease of operation
If the device is held in a specific orientation, then information presentation is improved, but ease of operation worsens due to continuous holding requirement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically adapts the information presentation to the device's current orientation rather than requiring a fixed orientation. The system detects orientation changes and automatically adjusts which information layers are displayed and how they are arranged on the screen. This allows users to view optimized information presentations in various holding positions, eliminating the need to maintain a specific device orientation while still providing enhanced information delivery.
4Loss of information
If AR information is displayed in real-time, then information freshness is improved, but processing speed worsens due to difficulty in presenting information in an easy-to-understand format
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-structures information into discrete layers that can be independently processed and updated. This segmentation allows the system to refresh only the necessary layers in real-time rather than reprocessing entire information sets. Critical information layers can be updated continuously while less critical layers are updated less frequently, maintaining information freshness for important data while reducing overall processing demands.
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AI summary
Various aspects of a method and system to present information via a user interface are disclosed herein. In accordance with an embodiment, the method includes detection of an orientation of an electronic device. The electronic device overlays one or more layers of information on the user interface displayed at the electronic device. Transparency of the overlaid one or more layers of information is dynamically adjusted based on the detected orientation of the electronic device.