Multi-dimensional Media Perspective Control via Device Sensors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mechanisms for controlling multi-dimensional perspectives in media are limited, making it difficult to provide users with intuitive and dynamic control over multiple bit streams representing different vantage points in a scene.
Innovation Solution
A system that utilizes sensors like accelerometers, compasses, and gyroscopes in devices to detect user motion and orientation, allowing users to change perspectives by manipulating the device, while a content server manages and delivers bit streams from various angles and quality levels based on user requests and device capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple bit streams from different perspectives are provided, then perspective control capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A perspective control module is introduced as an intermediary component that manages the complexity of handling multiple bit streams. This module receives user input through various interfaces (touchscreen, motion sensors, voice recognition) and automatically selects and switches between different perspective bit streams, thereby improving perspective control capability while shielding users from the underlying system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts perspective based on real-time user input and device orientation. Motion sensors and gyroscopes detect user movements and automatically adjust the displayed perspective accordingly, enabling intuitive control without requiring users to manually navigate complex settings or understand the multi-stream architecture.
2Ease of operation
If sensor-based control is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs self-service mechanisms where motion sensors, accelerometers, and gyroscopes automatically detect user orientation and movement, then autonomously select and switch between appropriate perspective bit streams. This eliminates the need for manual intervention, greatly improving ease of operation while the system handles the complexity of sensor data processing and perspective mapping internally.
Solution Approach 2:
Traditional manual control interfaces (buttons, sliders) are replaced with sensor-based automatic control. Accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers substitute for mechanical interaction, detecting device orientation and user motion to automatically adjust perspectives. This substitution improves ease of operation by enabling intuitive, hands-free control while the system manages the complexity of sensor integration and signal processing.
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
Enables users to intuitively control and change perspectives in multi-dimensional media, such as 3D videos, by using device motion to select different bit streams, enhancing the viewing experience with dynamic perspective changes and optimized media delivery.
Implementation Method 1
A device sensor, such as an accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, camera, etc., can be used to control which multi-dimensional bit streams are displayed to a particular user.
Implementation Method 2
A device sensor, such as an accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, camera, etc., can be used to control which multi-dimensional bit streams are displayed to a particular user.
Implementation Method 3
A device sensor, such as an accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, camera, etc., can be used to control which multi-dimensional bit streams are displayed to a particular user.
Data Source
AI summary
Media bit streams are encoded in a multi-dimensional manner so that a user can have multiple perspectives of a particular scene or portrayal. In some examples, different bit streams depicting the same scene from slightly different perspectives, angles, or vantage points are presented depending on user control. The experience of the user can change depending on the perspective of the media stream presented. A device sensor, such as an accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, camera, etc., can be used to control which multi-dimensional bit streams are displayed to a particular user. Devices may include mobile devices, remote controls, tablets, etc. A user can pan or move around a scene or object presented in an intuitive and non-imposing manner.