Display Control for AR Terminal Position Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

In augmented reality display systems, when the position of an operation terminal viewed through the display unit changes with respect to the display unit, it becomes difficult for users to grasp the contents displayed on the display unit as the layout changes significantly.

Innovation Solution

A control apparatus that controls a display device equipped with a display unit, allowing users to view the back of the display unit through it. The apparatus includes a processor that changes the display of some images on the display unit in response to changes in the position of the terminal device behind the display unit, while maintaining other images at predetermined positions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the display content is changed according to the movement of the terminal device, then the adaptability to terminal position is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates because it becomes difficult to grasp the displayed contents

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to terminal positionVSAvoidease of grasping displayed contents
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The display content is segmented into two categories: images that change position in response to terminal device movement and images that maintain fixed positions. This segmentation allows the system to adapt to terminal position changes while preserving reference points, thereby resolving the contradiction between adaptability and ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different regions of the display unit are assigned different behaviors: some regions dynamically adjust image positions based on terminal device location, while other regions maintain static displays. This local differentiation enables the display to simultaneously provide adaptability and stability where needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Adaptability or versatility

If all images are repositioned according to terminal device position, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases due to layout changes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to terminal positionVSAvoidlayout complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The image set is divided into dynamic and static groups, reducing the complexity of repositioning operations. Only a subset of images needs to be repositioned based on terminal device location, rather than all images, thereby lowering the computational and control complexity while maintaining adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of repositioning all images (excessive action), the system selectively repositions only those images that require dynamic adjustment based on terminal device position. This partial action reduces the complexity of the repositioning system while still achieving the necessary adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS12265705B2Control apparatus, display system, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium storing program for controlling displayed images in response to positional change of terminal device
Publication Date: 2025.04.01 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP
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AI summary

A control apparatus controls a display device equipped with a display unit, and controls the display device that allows a user to view back of the display unit through the display unit in a case where the user views the display unit, and the control apparatus includes a processor configured to: change display of some of images displayed on the display unit, in response to a change in a position of a terminal device with respect to the display device, the terminal device being located behind the display unit and viewed by the user through the display unit, and maintain some other images displayed on the display unit in a state of being displayed at predetermined places, regardless of the change in the position of the terminal device.