Laser Frustum Spatial Positioning for VR AR
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current VR and AR configurations are cumbersome and expensive due to the use of multiple sensors and transmitters for determining user control and consumption devices in 3-D locations, leading to a suboptimal user experience.
Innovation Solution
A user control apparatus with a laser emitter and optical element that generates a laser frustum, combined with an image capture device to determine the spatial position of objects in a real-world environment, reducing the need for multiple sensors and transmitters by using a single integrated device for emitting and capturing laser beams.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple sensors and transmitters are used to determine spatial position in VR/AR environments, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple sensing functions (laser emission, optical reception, image capture) into a single integrated user control device. The device emits laser beams through an optical element, captures reflected light with an image capture device, and processes spatial position calculations internally, eliminating the need for separate sensors and transmitters while maintaining measurement precision
Solution Approach 2:
The user control device performs multiple functions: it emits laser beams for spatial measurement, captures images of the laser frustum, processes the reflected light patterns, and determines spatial positions. This multi-functional integration replaces what would traditionally require multiple dedicated devices
2Measurement precision
If multiple sensors and transmitters are used for spatial analysis, then measurement precision is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple expensive components (laser transmitters, optical sensors, image capture devices, processing units) into a single integrated user control device, the patent reduces the total bill of materials and manufacturing complexity, thereby lowering production costs while maintaining spatial measurement precision
3Reliability
If multiple sensors and transmitters are used for spatial determination, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple reliable sensing functions into a single device with unified control and processing, reducing the complexity of system configuration and inter-device communication while maintaining the reliability benefits of multi-functional sensing through internal coordination
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
This solution enhances the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of VR and AR user experiences by simplifying the spatial position calculation process, reducing computational processing time and eliminating the need for multiple sensors and transmitters.
Implementation Method 1
an image capture device that captures an image of a shape of the laser frustum based on a reflection of the plurality of laser beams from an object in the real-world environment
Implementation Method 2
an optical element that receives the laser beam and generates a plurality of laser beams such that a starting point and a plurality of endpoints, each corresponding to one of the plurality of laser beams, form a laser frustum
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AI summary
A user control apparatus has a laser emitter that emits a laser beam in a real-world environment. Further, the user control apparatus has an optical element that receives the laser beam and generates a plurality of laser beams such that a starting point and a plurality of endpoints, each corresponding to one of the plurality of laser beams, form a laser frustum. In addition, the user control apparatus has an image capture device that captures an image of a shape of the laser frustum based on a reflection of the plurality of laser beams from an object in the real-world environment so that a spatial position of the object in the real-world environment is determined for an augmented reality or virtual reality user experience.