Seamless Object Transition in Head-Mounted Display Modes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face difficulty in recognizing the correspondence between objects displayed in different modes when switching between display modes in head-mounted displays, such as transitioning from a timeline view to an augmented reality view or a map view.
Innovation Solution
A head-mounted display system with a see-through type configuration that seamlessly transitions objects from a timeline view to an augmented reality or map view by superimposing objects on real-space subjects, ensuring that objects in different modes correspond to each other, using a display control unit that manages the transition and positioning of objects based on user orientation and posture.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a mode is switched between a first display mode (timeline view) and a second display mode (augmented reality view), then the display can show different types of information, but it becomes difficult for users to recognize the correspondence between objects in different modes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies color changes by assigning consistent color codes to corresponding objects across different display modes. When an object transitions from timeline view to augmented reality view, it maintains its color identity, enabling users to recognize the correspondence relationship between objects in different modes through visual color consistency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dimensionality change by transitioning objects from a 2D timeline display to a 3D augmented reality space. The object correspondence is maintained through seamless transition animations that preserve the object's identity while changing its spatial dimension, allowing users to track objects across dimensional transformations.
2Ease of operation
If objects are displayed in different display modes with different layouts, then each mode can optimize its own display, but the transition between modes becomes discontinuous and confusing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by implementing seamless transition animations that dynamically transform objects between different display modes. The transition process maintains object identity while adapting to different layout requirements, creating a continuous visual experience that bridges the timeline view and augmented reality view with smooth morphing effects.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the display switches between timeline view and augmented reality view, then different information perspectives are provided, but the user experience is disrupted by abrupt mode switching
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuity of useful action through seamless transition effects that maintain the user's attention and understanding during mode switching. The transition animations continuously transform the display from one mode to another without abrupt interruptions, preserving the user's cognitive context and providing a smooth information flow between timeline and augmented reality perspectives.
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AI summary
[Object] To enable a user to easily recognize correspondence relationship among objects displayed in a plurality of different display modes upon switching of a mode. [Solution] There is provided a display control apparatus including: a display control unit configured to display a first screen in a first display mode and display a second screen in a second display mode. Upon switching of a mode from the first display mode to the second display mode, in the case where a first object included in the first screen corresponds to a second object included in the second screen, the display control unit performs seamless transition from the first object to the second object.