Augmented Reality Display Control for Dynamic Virtual Objects

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing augmented reality (AR) systems lack the ability to dynamically change the position, attitude, and size of virtual objects in response to user intentions, limiting user interaction and customization.

Innovation Solution

A display control device and method that includes a display controller to place virtual objects in an AR space based on real object recognition and user operations, allowing movement, attitude adjustment, and size changes of these objects in accordance with user input.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If virtual objects are placed in AR space based on real object recognition, then the virtual objects maintain a stable state determined in advance, but the user cannot change the position or state of virtual objects after placement

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser interaction capabilityVSAvoidvirtual object state flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the virtual object's state dynamic by allowing it to change from a fixed predetermined state to a user-modifiable state. The display controller enables users to manipulate virtual objects after placement, allowing position changes and state modifications based on user input, thus transforming the system from static to dynamic.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the system responds to user operations by modifying virtual object states. The display controller monitors user input and adjusts virtual object positions and states accordingly, creating a closed-loop interaction where user actions produce visible changes in the AR environment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Adaptability or versatility

If virtual objects maintain a predetermined state independent of user intention, then the system is simple to implement, but user customization and interaction are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevirtual object customizationVSAvoidcontrol system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the display controller multi-functional by enabling it to perform both initial virtual object placement and subsequent user-directed manipulation. The same controller that places virtual objects based on recognition also processes user operations to modify object states, eliminating the need for separate control systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables users to directly manipulate virtual objects through intuitive operations without requiring complex configuration or programming. Users can change object positions and states through simple interactions, making the system self-adjusting based on user intent rather than requiring advance setup.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS12417604B2Display control device, display control method, and recording medium

Publication Date: 2025.09.16 SONY GROUP CORP

AI summary

There is provided a display control device including a display controller configured to place a virtual object within an augmented reality space corresponding to a real space in accordance with a recognition result of a real object shown in an image captured by an imaging part, and an operation acquisition part configured to acquire a user operation. When the user operation is a first operation, the display controller causes the virtual object to move within the augmented reality space.