Dynamic Image Placement for Immersive Remote Presence
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication technologies do not effectively enable the display of an image of a remote person in a manner that simulates their presence at the location of the communicating party, while also allowing for dynamic adjustments based on the environment and movement of the parties involved.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device determines suitable locations and objects in the environment of the communicating party and displays an image of the remote person at one of these locations, adjusting its size, shape, and orientation to match the environment and maintain a realistic appearance as the parties move.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an image of a remote person is displayed at a location to simulate their presence, then the immersion and realism of communication is improved, but the device complexity and environmental adaptability requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts image parameters including size, shape, and orientation based on real-time environmental sensing and user movement detection. The image display adapts its characteristics to match the physical environment and user actions, creating an immersive experience that responds to changing conditions rather than remaining static
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic device acts as an intermediary between the remote person and the local environment. It captures environmental data and user movement information, processes this information to determine appropriate image parameters, and displays the image in a way that integrates with the physical surroundings, thereby mediating the communication experience
2Adaptability or versatility
If the image size and orientation are adjusted to match the environment and user movement, then the realism and immersion are improved, but the processing requirements and computational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors environmental conditions and user movement, using this feedback to adjust image parameters in real-time. The processing system receives input from sensors about the environment and user actions, computes appropriate image transformations, and applies these changes dynamically to maintain realism and immersion throughout the communication
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device displays an image during a communication between two people. The image represents one of the people to the communication. The electronic device determines a location where to place the image and displays the image such that the image appears to exist at the location. In response to detecting a change in location and/or orientation of a user of the electronic device, the electronic device updates an appearance of the image to face toward the user of the electronic device.