HMD Image Scaling via Motion Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Head Mounted Device (HMD) type electronic devices face limitations in providing a realistic virtual environment service due to their inability to dynamically adjust images based on user movement, resulting in a less immersive experience.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device equipped with a sensor module to detect movement and a processor that changes the displayed image by searching for and applying image property information, allowing for real-time adjustments in image scale and content based on user movement, thereby enhancing the virtual environment experience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If HMD provides static 3D images, then device structure is simple, but virtual environment realism is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevirtual environment realismVSAvoidimage processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from static 3D images to dynamic image adjustment based on user movement. The processor continuously modifies image scale and content according to real-time movement detection data, creating a dynamic virtual environment that adapts to user actions, thereby improving realism without requiring complex hardware changes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback by using movement detection data to continuously adjust the displayed image. The system detects user movement, processes this information, and modifies the virtual image accordingly, creating a closed-loop system where user actions directly influence the visual output, enhancing the immersive experience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Adaptability or versatility

If HMD displays fixed-scale images, then device operation is simple, but user movement responsiveness is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemovement responsivenessVSAvoidimage adjustment complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from fixed-scale images to dynamic scaling based on movement detection. The processor adjusts image scale in real-time according to detected user movement, enabling the display to adapt to user actions while maintaining operational simplicity through automated processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes image display parameters (scale, content) based on movement detection data. By dynamically adjusting these parameters according to user movement, the system achieves movement responsiveness without requiring complex manual controls, as the parameter changes are automatically determined by the processing unit.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If HMD uses basic image display, then energy consumption is low, but virtual environment immersion is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevirtual environment immersionVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies partial action by selectively adjusting only the necessary image parameters (scale and content) based on detected movement, rather than completely regenerating the entire virtual environment. This approach achieves improved immersion through targeted modifications while minimizing unnecessary energy consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

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

The solution provides a more immersive and realistic virtual environment by dynamically adjusting images in response to user movement, improving the overall multimedia service experience.

Implementation Method 1

a sensor module configured to detect a movement of the electronic device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMotion detection: Accelerometer

Data Source

PatentUS9905050B2Method of processing image and electronic device thereof
Publication Date: 2018.02.27 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A method of operating an electronic device is provided. The method includes detecting a movement of the electronic device, and changing a scale of a displayed image based on the movement.