AR Virtual Object Operational Visualization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional augmented reality techniques fail to effectively convey the operational aspects of a target object, making it difficult for users to visualize the object's operation.

Innovation Solution

An information processing device that captures images and combines them with virtual objects, using position identification information to display the object's operation based on display setting information, allowing users to interact with the virtual object and visualize its operational states through a composite image.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of information

If a virtual object representing a target to be placed is displayed on a captured image using conventional AR techniques, then the user can see the virtual object's position and appearance, but the user cannot grasp the operational image of the target object

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational informationVSAvoidease of grasping operational image

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from a static virtual object display to a dynamic operational simulation. The virtual object is configured to perform operations corresponding to actual target objects, allowing users to interact with and observe the operational states of the virtual object, thereby grasping the operational image of the target object.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses copying by creating a virtual object that replicates the operational characteristics of the target object. The virtual object is designed to perform the same operations as the actual target object, providing users with a copy that can be interacted with to understand the operational image without requiring physical interaction with the real object.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

2Loss of information

If conventional AR techniques are used to display virtual objects, then the display can show the virtual object on the captured image, but it cannot effectively convey the operational aspects of the target object

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational aspect informationVSAvoidadaptability to convey operational information

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing the virtual object to serve multiple functions: it can be displayed on captured images, performed operations corresponding to target objects, and provide operational information. This multi-functional design enables the virtual object to adapt to different scenarios and effectively convey operational aspects across various applications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9905053B2Information processing device, information processing method, and computer program product

Publication Date: 2018.02.27 RICOH CO LTD

AI summary

An information processing device includes: circuitry configured to: obtain a captured image including position identification information identifying a position at which a virtual abject representing a target to be placed is to be displayed; generate a composite image in which the virtual object is combined at a position on the captured image, the position identified by the position identification information; receive an operation causing the virtual object included in the composite image, to operate; and control display depicting operation of the virtual object based on display setting information including specification information defining specifications of the target to be placed, in response to the operation receiving unit receiving the operation causing the virtual object to operate.