Intermediary Emergent Content Synthesis for SR Transitions

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing devices that present synthesized reality (SR) settings are ineffective in representing objects associated with actions, particularly in transitioning between different content items.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for generating intermediary emergent content items by extracting actions from existing content items, analyzing these actions to determine objectives, and using an emergent content engine to synthesize content that bridges the gap between the end of one content item and the start of another.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If previously available devices present SR settings, then virtual or augmented settings can be displayed, but representations of objects associated with actions cannot be effectively presented

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecapability to present SR settingsVSAvoideffectiveness in representing action-associated objects
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary content generation system that creates intermediate content between two existing content items. This intermediary content includes synthesized representations of objects performing actions, bridging the gap between static SR presentations and dynamic action-associated object representations. The system uses intermediate time durations and synthesized actions to effectively present objects associated with actions, resolving the limitation of previously available devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Stability of the object's composition

If content items are presented sequentially, then narrative progression is maintained, but transitions between content items are discontinuous

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenarrative continuityVSAvoidtransition gaps between content items
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent generates intermediary content in advance to bridge transition gaps between sequentially presented content items. By synthesizing intermediate scenes, actions, and object states during intermediary time durations, the system prepares continuous narrative progression. This preliminary generation of transitional content eliminates discontinuities and maintains stable narrative composition across content item boundaries.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements continuous useful action by generating intermediary content that maintains narrative flow between discrete content items. The system synthesizes intermediate actions, object transformations, and scene transitions that connect the end of one content item to the beginning of another, eliminating narrative breaks and maintaining uninterrupted story progression throughout the sequence.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Productivity

If existing content items are used directly, then content delivery is efficient, but seamless transitions and additional bridging content cannot be created

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontent delivery efficiencyVSAvoidcapability to generate intermediary content
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the content delivery process into three distinct parts: the original first content item, the newly generated intermediary content, and the original second content item. This segmentation allows the system to maintain the efficiency of delivering existing content while adding versatile intermediary content generation capabilities. The intermediary content is generated as a separate, modular component that can be inserted between existing content items without disrupting the overall content delivery structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS12272004B2Intermediary emergent content
Publication Date: 2025.04.08 APPLE INC
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AI summary

In some implementations, a method includes obtaining an end state of a first content item spanning a first time duration. In some implementations, the end state of the first content item indicates a first state of a synthesized reality (SR) agent at the end of the first time duration. In some implementations, the method includes obtaining an initial state of a second content item spanning a second time duration subsequent the first time duration. In some implementations, the initial state of the second content item indicates a second state of the SR agent at the beginning of the second time duration. In some implementations, the method includes synthesizing an intermediary emergent content item spanning over an intermediary time duration that is between the end of the first time duration and the beginning of the second time duration.