Cryptographic Symbol Virtual Display Rendering
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for displaying information on surfaces often obscure the view, are limited by the physical nature of the surface, and are difficult to update, leading to a need for improved systems and methods to render virtual displays without these limitations.
Innovation Solution
The use of cryptographic symbols associated with surfaces, where infrared light is emitted and reflected to decrypt a unique identifier, allowing for the generation and rendering of virtual displays on images or surfaces, including heads-up displays, using devices with processors and data storage to perform operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If information is displayed on a surface using physical displays or plaques, then information can be presented to users, but the display obscures the view of the product or surface
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from physical 2D displays on surfaces to virtual 3D displays in space. The system uses depth mapping and stereoscopic imaging to project information into three-dimensional space above or around the object, allowing users to view information without physical blocks obscuring the actual object or surface.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces computational intermediaries including depth-sensing cameras, processors, and software algorithms that mediate between the physical object and the user. These intermediaries capture the physical scene, generate virtual depth maps, and render stereoscopic images, allowing information to be presented without direct physical contact with the object surface.
2Loss of information
If physical displays are used to show information about a product, then information can be displayed, but the information is difficult to change or update
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic, reconfigurable virtual displays that can be changed in real-time through software. The system allows users to modify displayed information, adjust depth parameters, and update content without any physical manufacturing or assembly changes. The virtual nature of the display enables instantaneous updates by simply changing the rendered image data.
3Loss of information
If physical surfaces are used for information display, then information can be presented, but the physical nature of surfaces limits the amount of information that can be displayed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent overcomes surface area limitations by extending information display into the third dimension. Virtual displays can project information at various depths and spatial positions, effectively creating a volumetric display space rather than being constrained to a two-dimensional surface. This allows much larger amounts of information to be presented without increasing the physical footprint.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the creation of virtual displays that appear on surfaces without obscuring the view, allowing for easy updating and flexibility in information presentation, enhancing user experience and visibility.
Implementation Method 1
receiving a reflection of the emitted infrared light from the cryptographic symbol
Implementation Method 2
detecting a cryptographic symbol associated with a surface of an object using light of wavelengths outside of the visible spectrum
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems for rendering virtual displays using cryptographic symbols are disclosed. In one aspect, a display device is disclosed that includes a processor and data storage including instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to perform operations. The operations include emitting infrared light toward a cryptographic symbol associated with a surface, receiving a reflection of the emitted natural or man-made sunlight from the cryptographic symbol, and, based on the reflection, decrypting the cryptographic symbol to determine a unique identifier. The operations further include, based on the identifier, generating a first virtual display, and rendering the first virtual display on an image of the surface, through a heads up display, or projected onto the surface.