Augmented Reality Content Editing Through 3D Direct Manipulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for editing content items in graphical user interfaces, such as product images, are limited by the need to navigate away from the interface for editing, constrained space, and lack of direct manipulation capabilities.
Innovation Solution
Utilizing augmented reality (AR) to enable in situ editing of content items by converting 2D images to 3D representations for direct manipulation and real-time conversion back to 2D within the interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional 2D editing interfaces are used, then the interface is simple and easy to implement, but the editing capabilities are constrained and require navigation away from the interface
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the traditional 2D editing interface into a 3D augmented reality environment. Users can manipulate content items in three-dimensional space directly within the interface, eliminating the need to navigate away for editing. This dimensional transition enables intuitive spatial manipulation while maintaining interface integration, resolving the contradiction between enhanced editing capabilities and interface complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the viewing function and editing function into a single unified AR interface. Previously separate operations (viewing content in 2D, then navigating to edit) are combined into one continuous 3D interaction space. This merging eliminates navigation steps and provides seamless in-situ editing while keeping the interface cohesive rather than fragmented.
2Productivity
If separate editing tools are used, then the editing functionality is comprehensive, but the workflow requires navigation away from the interface
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts 2D content items into 3D representations in advance, preparing them for direct manipulation within the AR interface. This preliminary transformation enables users to edit content items in situ without needing to navigate to separate tools, eliminating navigation time while maintaining comprehensive editing functionality through the pre-prepared 3D models.
Solution Approach 2:
The AR interface serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as both a viewing portal and an editing environment. The same 3D space where content items are displayed is also where all editing operations occur, eliminating the need to switch between separate tools and interfaces. This multi-functionality improves productivity by keeping users within a single unified environment.
3Ease of operation
If 3D representations are used for editing, then direct manipulation capabilities are enhanced, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical 2D interface interactions (clicking, scrolling, navigating) with intuitive 3D spatial manipulations in AR. Users can directly grab, move, and transform content items in three-dimensional space using natural gestures, eliminating the need for complex navigation mechanisms and making the system easier to operate despite the added 3D processing capabilities.
Data Source
AI summary
A computer-implemented is disclosed. The method includes: generating an augmented reality (AR) scene that includes a virtual 3D representation of a product and a view of a first graphical user interface; monitoring user interactions with the virtual 3D representation of the product based on detected gestures of the user; determining modifications to the virtual 3D representation of the product based on the monitored user interactions; presenting, in the AR scene, a modified 3D representation of the product; converting the modified 3D representation of the product to a 2D image; and causing the 2D image to be displayed at a defined location of the first graphical user interface in AR.