Dynamic Jewelry Modeling via Device Tilt Sensors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Online shoppers of jewelry items face limitations in getting a true sense of the object due to static pictures that restrict viewing angles and inclinations, lacking dynamic movement representation.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that utilize a mobile device's gyroscope and accelerometer sensors to model and display jewelry object movements, calculating and iteratively updating the position and orientation of components based on gravity direction, tilt, and processor capabilities, allowing for dynamic rendering within a browser.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If static pictures are used to display jewelry objects, then device complexity is reduced, but the viewer cannot get a true sense of the item from multiple angles and inclinations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms static jewelry images into dynamic 3D models that respond to device movement. The system uses gyroscope and accelerometer sensors to detect device orientation changes, then dynamically updates the rendered jewelry model to match the new viewing angle, creating an interactive experience that replaces multiple static images with a single dynamic model.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual navigation through multiple static images with automatic sensor-based orientation detection. Instead of requiring users to click through predetermined angles, the system uses gyroscope and accelerometer sensors to automatically determine device orientation and render the appropriate view, substituting mechanical image switching with sensor-driven dynamic rendering.
2Loss of information
If dynamic 3D modeling with sensor input is implemented, then immersive representation is achieved, but processing requirements and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent leverages the mobile device's existing sensor suite (gyroscope and accelerometer) for a new function - jewelry model orientation control. These sensors originally designed for other purposes are repurposed to detect device tilt and rotation, enabling the 3D modeling system to respond to natural device movement without requiring dedicated hardware additions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system utilizes the mobile device's own built-in sensors to provide the orientation data needed for dynamic rendering. Rather than requiring external sensors or complex processing infrastructure, the solution leverages the device's self-contained sensor ecosystem (gyroscope and accelerometer) to capture movement and feed it directly into the rendering engine.
3Reliability
If high-fidelity 3D modeling is implemented, then realistic representation is achieved, but processing power and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements selective rendering optimization by calculating and rendering only the portions of the jewelry model that are visible from the current device orientation. Rather than continuously rendering the entire model at full fidelity, the system partially processes the model based on the sensor-determined viewing angle, reducing unnecessary computational overhead while maintaining visual accuracy.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables a more immersive and realistic representation of jewelry objects by simulating movement, enhancing the online shopping experience through dynamic visualization.
Implementation Method 1
monitoring tilt of the device using a gyroscope sensor and an accelerometer
Implementation Method 2
monitoring tilt of the device using a gyroscope sensor and an accelerometer
Data Source
AI summary
A method and device for modeling and displaying a virtual jewelry object is disclosed. The method includes, receiving, by a device, a jewelry object, the jewelry object being defined as a set of components, each component being defined by component-type, size, shape, pixel info, orientation, and at least one constraint point, associating constraint points among components of the jewelry object, assessing processing capabilities of the device, monitoring gravity direction in relation to the device, monitoring tilt of the device using a gyroscope sensor and an accelerometer, calculating position and orientation of the components of the jewelry object based upon the monitored gravity direction, the monitored tilt, a friction constant, and the constraint points, and iteratively, displaying the components of the jewelry object at the calculated position and orientation.