Composite Video Superimposition for Physical Presence Simulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing video call technologies fail to simulate the mutual physical presence of users, leading to an impersonal experience despite advancements in video communication.
Innovation Solution
A video call system that uses the rear and front-facing cameras of mobile devices to superimpose human elements, allowing users to create the illusion of physical interaction by combining and transmitting real-time video feeds, enabling users to appear as if they are in the same physical location.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional video call technology is used, then users can communicate over distance, but users cannot feel physical presence or intimacy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges video feeds from multiple cameras (front-facing and rear-facing) to create a composite video stream. This combining of multiple video sources allows the remote user to see both the user's face and their hand movements simultaneously, creating the illusion of physical presence and enabling simulated physical interactions like virtual handshakes or touches.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a spatial dimension to traditional video calling by incorporating rear-facing camera footage that shows the user's hand movements and physical gestures. This creates a multi-dimensional viewing experience where the remote user can perceive not just facial expressions but also hand positions and movements, simulating three-dimensional physical presence in a virtual space.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple cameras are used to capture human elements, then physical interaction illusion is created, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes existing mobile device cameras serve multiple functions. The front-facing camera, traditionally used for self-view and video calls, is combined with the rear-facing camera (typically used for photography) to create a new composite video function. This multi-functionality allows the device to simulate physical presence without requiring dedicated specialized hardware.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses the mobile device's existing camera hardware and processing capabilities to create the physical presence effect. Rather than requiring external specialized equipment, the patent leverages the smartphone's own resources - its multiple cameras, processor, and display - to generate the immersive experience, making the device self-sufficient for this advanced function.
3Ease of operation
If real-time video superimposition is implemented, then intimacy is enhanced, but processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the video processing into distinct stages: capturing separate video streams from front and rear cameras, independently processing each stream, and then combining them in a composite view. This segmentation allows the system to manage processing loads efficiently by handling each camera feed separately before merging, reducing overall computational complexity compared to processing a single complex stream.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for superimposing the human elements of video generated by computing devices, wherein a first user device and second user device capture and transmit video to a central server which analyzes the video to identify and extract human elements, superimpose these human elements upon one another, and then transmit the newly created superimposed video back to at least one of the user devices.