Dynamic AR Overlay Emphasis Modification for Scene Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Augmented reality displays often obscure areas of interest with informational overlays, reducing their effectiveness by blocking important parts of the scene.
Innovation Solution
An overlay module that modifies the emphasis and contrast of informational overlays based on scene change data and user device motion, allowing for dynamic adjustment of overlay visibility to prioritize important scene elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If informational overlays are displayed to provide additional information, then information delivery is improved, but scene visibility deteriorates due to obscuration of areas of interest
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the overlay display state changeable between static and animated modes. The system dynamically switches between these states based on whether the overlay content corresponds to a current or historical location, allowing the display to adapt its behavior to different contextual requirements while maintaining both information delivery and scene visibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs parameter changes by modifying the visual characteristics of overlays through animation effects. By changing parameters such as motion patterns, transparency, and visual emphasis in animated overlays, the system enhances information delivery while the animated nature draws user attention efficiently, reducing the need for persistent static overlays that would obstruct the scene.
2Loss of information
If static overlays are used to identify points of interest, then information clarity is improved, but user attention is reduced due to obscuration of the scene
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms static overlays into dynamic animated overlays for historical locations. This animation creates motion that naturally attracts and maintains user attention, while the informational content remains clear and legible. The dynamic nature allows the overlay to convey information effectively without requiring prolonged static presence that would block the scene.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes visual changes in animated overlays, including color and transparency variations, to enhance information clarity. These visual modifications make the overlay content stand out and remain readable while the animated sequence draws user attention through motion rather than persistent visual blocking.
3Loss of information
If overlays are continuously displayed to maintain information availability, then information accessibility is improved, but scene obstruction increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic action through animated overlays that cycle through visual states. The animation creates a periodic visual pattern that maintains user awareness and information accessibility over time, while the animated nature allows the overlay to be more compact and less obstructive compared to static displays that must remain continuously visible.
Solution Approach 2:
By using animated overlays for historical location information, the system maintains information accessibility through continuous visual engagement. The animation ensures users notice and process the information without requiring the overlay to occupy a large static area, thus reducing scene obstruction while preserving accessibility.
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AI summary
Example embodiments provide systems and methods for emphasis modification of an informational overlay in augmented reality displays. In an example method, an informational overlay is presented atop a scene on a display device. The informational overlay includes at least one of a graphical element or a textual element to partially obscure the scene. Scene change data indicating a change in the scene is accessed. Based on the scene change data, a visual emphasis on the display device of at least a portion of the informational overlay relative to the scene is modified.