Map Switching in Mixed Reality Using User Perception Thresholds
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Solution Overview
Problem
In mixed reality technology, changes in the map used to determine the superimposing position of virtual objects on captured images can cause frequent and noticeable changes in the display position of virtual objects, leading to a sense of incongruity for the user.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that determines whether the map can be changed based on the appearance of the virtual object, such as its field of view information, and only switches the map when the change is unlikely to be noticed by the user, using methods like field of view information, ratio of the display region, or moving speed of the virtual object.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If the map is changed to improve the accuracy of spatial arrangement representation, then the manufacturing precision of the virtual object positioning is improved, but the stability of the virtual object display position deteriorates due to frequent changes causing a sense of incongruity to the user
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the map changeable based on camera movement state. When the camera moves within a predetermined distance, the map is updated to reflect new spatial arrangements, improving positioning accuracy. When the camera is stationary, the map remains fixed to maintain display stability. This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction between needing frequent updates for accuracy and needing stability to avoid user incongruity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of map update frequency based on camera movement conditions. By monitoring whether the camera has moved beyond a predetermined distance, the system adjusts the map update timing accordingly. This parameter change allows the system to balance between updating the map for accuracy and maintaining stability during stationary periods, preventing the sense of incongruity.
2Measurement precision
If the map is changed frequently to reflect accurate spatial arrangement, then the measurement precision of the camera position and orientation is improved, but the reliability of the virtual object display deteriorates due to sporadic changes causing a sense of incongruity
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts map update behavior based on camera movement detection. When movement exceeding a predetermined distance is detected, the map is updated to maintain measurement precision. When no such movement occurs, updates are suppressed to maintain display reliability and prevent user incongruity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary anti-action by predicting when map changes might cause user incongruity and preventing them in advance. By monitoring camera movement and only allowing map updates when movement thresholds are exceeded, the system preemptively avoids sporadic changes that would disrupt display consistency and cause a sense of incongruity.
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AI summary
Whether a reference map can be changed is determined based on an index for evaluating a user's unlikeliness to notice a change in an appearance of a virtual object in an image captured by a camera, the change occurring when the reference map is changed to another map.


