AR Object Rendering with Neural Network Blur and Noise Matching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing augmented reality (AR) systems lack realistic camera imperfections such as blur and noise, leading to unnatural renderings of AR objects, which can 'jump out' of the frame and detract from the photorealism of the experience.
Innovation Solution
An AR object rendering system that estimates blur and noise in images using end-to-end neural network pipelines, allowing AR objects to be rendered with matching imperfections, thereby enhancing their integration into the background environment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If AR objects are rendered with high sharpness and clarity, then the rendering quality of AR objects is improved, but the photorealism decreases because the objects appear unnatural and jump out of the frame
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different quality characteristics to different parts of the image: AR objects receive high-quality rendering with sharpness and clarity, while the background receives lower-quality rendering with blur and noise. This local differentiation allows AR objects to maintain rendering precision while the overall scene achieves photorealism through selective application of camera imperfections.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of adding imperfections to already-rendered AR objects, the patent inverts the approach by first analyzing the background image to extract blur and noise characteristics, then using these characteristics to guide the rendering process. This ensures that AR objects are rendered with appropriate imperfections from the outset, naturally blending with the background while maintaining their visual prominence.
2Reliability
If AR objects are rendered with camera imperfections like blur and noise, then the photorealism is improved, but the rendering complexity increases due to the need for neural network pipelines
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a digital copy or model of the camera's imperfection characteristics by analyzing the background image to extract blur and noise parameters. This copied information is then applied to AR object rendering, avoiding the need for complex physical camera simulations while achieving realistic results through parameter transfer from the background analysis.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical or optical methods of simulating camera imperfections with neural network-based image analysis. Instead of using complex optical models or physical simulations, the system uses machine learning pipelines to automatically extract and apply blur and noise characteristics, significantly reducing computational complexity while maintaining photorealism.
3Speed
If the rendering system processes images in real-time, then the AR experience responsiveness is improved, but the image quality analysis precision decreases due to processing time constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary analysis of the background image to extract blur and noise characteristics before rendering AR objects. By pre-processing the background to identify camera imperfection patterns, the system prepares the necessary parameters in advance, enabling fast rendering without compromising the accuracy of blur and noise estimation. This preliminary action ensures both real-time performance and precise quality analysis.
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AI summary
Systems and embodiments herein describe an augmented reality (AR) object rendering system. The AR object rendering system receives an image, generates a set of noise parameters and a set of blur parameters for the image using a neural network trained on a paired dataset of images, identifies an AR object associated with the image, modifies the AR object using the set of noise parameters and the set of blur parameters, displays the modified augmented reality object within the image.


