AR Virtual Object Transition Display Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulties in effectively using augmented reality (AR) technology due to errors in position and orientation information, leading to deviations in the superimposition of virtual objects, which can cause discomfort and hinder smooth interaction with the AR environment.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus and method that includes a control unit for superimposing virtual objects on a real world based on position and orientation information, and a correction unit that adjusts this information to ensure seamless transitions between display conditions, preventing sudden changes in the virtual object's position and orientation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If position and orientation information is corrected to eliminate deviation between virtual object and set position, then manufacturing precision is improved, but the change in superimposed position becomes steep causing user discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by displaying notification information before executing the correction of position and orientation information. This advance notification prepares the user for the upcoming change, reducing surprise and discomfort when the virtual object's position changes to correct the deviation.
Solution Approach 2:
The notification information acts as an intermediary between the correction mechanism and the user. It mediates the interaction by informing the user about the upcoming correction, thereby reducing the harmful effect of sudden position changes while still allowing the precision correction to be executed.
2Manufacturing precision
If position and orientation information is corrected to eliminate deviation between virtual object and set position, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The notification information serves as a simple intermediary component that bridges the correction function and user interface. This adds minimal complexity while enabling the precision correction to proceed with user awareness, resolving the contradiction between accuracy and system simplicity.
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AI summary
Use of the AR technology is facilitated. [Solution] Such an information processing apparatus is provided that includes a control unit that controls a display to superimpose a virtual object, associated with a set position in the real world, on the real world with reference to position and orientation information indicative of the position and the orientation of a mobile body, and a correction unit that corrects the position and orientation information. When the position and orientation information is corrected from first position and orientation information to second position and orientation information that is non-continuous to the first position and orientation information, the control unit controls the display to perform transition display that indicates transition of display conditions from a first display condition, which displays the virtual object based on the first position and orientation information, to a second display condition based on the second position and orientation information.