Dynamic Color Adjustment for Virtual Environment Information Elements
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Solution Overview
Problem
In virtual environments, information elements (IEs) such as pointers and counters can be difficult to recognize due to similarities in color between the IE and the surrounding environment, leading to reduced user experience.
Innovation Solution
A system that dynamically changes the color of IEs based on the color of the surrounding region in virtual environments, by comparing numerical values representing the colors in the RGB color space and adjusting the color of the IE to improve distinguishability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the color of the information element is kept constant, then the device complexity is reduced, but the distinguishability of the IE from the surrounding region deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the color of the information element changeable rather than fixed. The system dynamically adjusts the IE color based on the surrounding region's color characteristics, allowing the IE to adapt to different environmental contexts and maintain distinguishability without requiring complex manual configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent directly applies color changes by comparing the numerical color values of the IE and surrounding region in RGB space, and modifying the IE color when distinguishability falls below the threshold. This principle is implemented through calculating color differences and automatically adjusting hue, saturation, or brightness parameters to ensure the IE remains visually distinct.
2Difficulty of detecting and measuring
If the color of the IE is dynamically changed, then the IE distinguishability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies self-service by automatically detecting when color adjustment is needed and performing the adjustment without user intervention. The processor monitors the surrounding region color, calculates distinguishability metrics, and autonomously modifies the IE color when necessary, eliminating the need for manual color management while maintaining high distinguishability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback by continuously monitoring the color relationship between the IE and surrounding region, comparing numerical RGB values, and using this information to adjust the IE color. The system establishes a feedback loop where color distinguishability is measured, and adjustments are made based on whether the measured distinguishability meets the required threshold.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual color changes are required, then the adaptability to different environments is improved, but the interaction efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical interaction of manual color changing with an automated computational system. Instead of requiring users to manually adjust colors, the system uses processors to automatically detect environmental colors, calculate appropriate IE colors, and apply changes programmatically, thereby maintaining adaptability while eliminating the time loss associated with manual adjustments.
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AI summary
Techniques for color change of Information elements (IEs) are described. In an example, a color of the IE and a color of a region of a virtual environment surrounding the IE may be compared. Based on the comparison, it may be determined whether the IE is distinguishable from the region of the virtual environment. Further, based on the determination, the color of the IE may be changed to facilitate distinguishability of the IE.