Visual Node Editor for AR Post-Processing Effect Production
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for producing post-processing effects for augmented reality (AR) effects have a high technical threshold, are prone to errors, and require repeated code writing, leading to inefficiencies and high configuration error rates.
Innovation Solution
A post-processing effect production system and method that includes a visual operation panel and a resource file subsystem, allowing users to construct post-processing effect components through node selection, inter-node connection, and node parameter configuration, while the resource file subsystem provides necessary files and stores component resources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If technicians program each post-processing effect separately, then the AR effect can be produced, but the technical threshold is high and repeated code writing occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the post-processing effect production into independent nodes, where each node represents a separate effect module. Users can select and configure individual nodes without programming, eliminating repeated code writing while maintaining production capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a visual operation panel as an intermediary between the user and the post-processing effect production. This panel provides a graphical interface for node selection and configuration, abstracting away the complex programming requirements and lowering the technical threshold.
2Reliability
If connection relationship between post-processing effects is configured manually, then the AR effect can be produced, but the configuration error rate is relatively high
Solution Approach 1:
The visual operation panel serves as an intermediary that provides visual guidance for configuring connection relationships between nodes. The panel displays the effect graph and facilitates accurate connection configuration through graphical interface elements, reducing configuration errors.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs visual indicators including color changes to indicate the state of nodes and connections in the effect graph. This visual feedback mechanism helps users correctly configure connection relationships and identify errors, improving configuration accuracy.
3Productivity
If rendering for each post processing is performed separately, then the AR effect can be rendered, but the rendering function cannot be reused
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the rendering process into discrete node-based units where each node represents a reusable rendering function. These modular nodes can be selected and configured for different AR effects, enabling rendering function reuse across multiple effects while maintaining efficient separate rendering execution.
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AI summary
A post-processing special effect production system includes a visual operation panel and a resource file subsystem. The visual operation panel is configured to, in response to an operation instruction triggered by a user, perform a construction operation of a post-processing special effect component. The construction operation includes a node selection, an inter-node connection and a node parameter configuration that are performed for a related target node in the post-processing special effect component. The resource file subsystem is configured to provide the visual operation panel with a node-related file required by a construction of the post-processing special effect component, and receive and store a component resource file submitted by the visual operation panel relative to the post-processing special effect component.