AR Risk Prediction Model for Object Metrics Visualization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing augmented reality systems lack the capability to accurately predict and visualize the risks associated with physical objects in virtual environments, such as movement, impact, and force, which can pose dangers to users and their surroundings.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method and system that receives object data, generates an optimal assistance model, and predicts object metrics to visualize potential risks and movements within virtual environments, using a combination of augmented reality and artificial intelligence for enhanced user safety.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If augmented reality systems visualize physical objects in virtual environments, then user awareness of surroundings is improved, but the systems cannot accurately predict risks such as movement, impact, and force

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverisk informationVSAvoidrisk prediction accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary analysis of object data including physical characteristics, historical behavior, and environmental factors before visualization occurs. This allows the system to pre-calculate risk metrics such as movement probability, impact force, and potential hazards, ensuring accurate risk information is available when objects are visualized in the augmented reality environment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary analysis layer between object detection and risk visualization. This intermediary component processes raw object data through multiple analysis dimensions (physical properties, behavioral patterns, environmental context) to generate accurate risk predictions, which are then transmitted to the visualization system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If the system analyzes multiple object characteristics to improve risk prediction accuracy, then measurement precision is improved, but the complexity of the system increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverisk prediction accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the risk analysis process into distinct modular components: object data acquisition module, physical characteristic analysis module, behavioral pattern recognition module, environmental factor assessment module, and risk calculation module. Each module handles a specific aspect of analysis, improving overall precision while maintaining manageable system complexity through clear separation of concerns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal analysis framework that can process multiple types of objects (vehicles, pedestrians, animals, inanimate objects) using the same multi-dimensional analysis approach. This universal system handles diverse object characteristics through standardized processing pipelines, reducing complexity compared to having separate specialized systems for each object type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If the system provides comprehensive risk visualization, then user safety is improved, but the amount of information processed and displayed increases system complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser safetyVSAvoidvisualization system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies local quality by tailoring the visualization details to the specific risk level and object type. High-risk objects receive detailed multi-parameter visualization showing movement trajectories, force vectors, and probability metrics, while lower-risk objects receive simplified indicators. This ensures comprehensive safety information is provided where needed without unnecessarily complicating the overall system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the system continuously monitors user interactions with visualized risk information and adjusts the level of detail and complexity of displayed data. This feedback loop ensures that comprehensive risk information is provided to improve safety while adapting the visualization complexity based on user needs and system performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20240420427A1Augmented reality optimal virtual assistance
Publication Date: 2024.12.19 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORPORATION
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AI summary

Techniques are described with respect to a system, method, and computer program product for visualizing optimal augmented reality (AR) assistance. An associated method includes receiving a plurality of object data of at least one object associated with a user; generating an optimal assistance model based on analysis of the plurality of object data; predicting a plurality of object metrics of the object based on the optimal assistance model; and visualizing the plurality of object metrics in a virtual environment associated the user.