Dynamic Detection Reference Calibration for Midair Operation

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing technologies for detecting operations on three-dimensional objects displayed in midair lack assurance of operability, as users may experience discomfort due to mismatched positional relationships between the detection device and the display, leading to incorrect operation detection.

Innovation Solution

A control device and method that dynamically adjust the positional relationship between the detection device and the display by setting a detection reference based on user-specific calibration, allowing for customizable detection reference positions to align with the user's perceived operation point, thereby enhancing operability and comfort.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a fixed detection reference position is used for detecting operations on midair display objects, then the device structure is simple, but user operability deteriorates due to mismatched positional relationships between different users

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser operabilityVSAvoiddetection system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The detection reference position is made dynamic and adjustable rather than fixed. The system allows the detection reference position to be changed based on user-specific calibration, enabling the detection device to adapt to different users' operational preferences and anatomical differences, thereby improving operability without requiring a completely complex reconfiguration system

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The positional parameter of the detection reference is made variable. By allowing the detection reference position to be adjusted along the depth direction based on user calibration data, the system optimizes the detection accuracy for each user while maintaining a relatively simple overall device structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If the detection reference position is fixed relative to the display, then the device structure is simple, but measurement precision deteriorates due to incorrect operation detection

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation detection accuracyVSAvoidcalibration system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary calibration before actual operation detection. By capturing user-specific operation data during a calibration phase and storing this information for subsequent use, the system ensures high measurement precision during actual operations without requiring complex real-time adjustment mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses the user's own operation data to automatically determine the optimal detection reference position. During calibration, the system captures when the user actually performs operations and automatically sets the detection reference based on this self-provided data, eliminating the need for manual configuration or complex external calibration tools

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If a customizable detection reference position is implemented, then user comfort is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional control mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser comfortVSAvoidcontrol mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically determines the detection reference position based on user calibration data without requiring manual intervention. The control unit automatically processes the captured operation data and adjusts the detection reference position, eliminating the need for complex manual control interfaces or additional hardware mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses feedback from actual user operations during calibration to automatically adjust the detection reference position. By monitoring when users actually perform operations and using this feedback to optimize the detection parameters, the system achieves high user comfort with minimal additional control complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS10748509B2Control device, electronic apparatus, control method and program
Publication Date: 2020.08.18 NIKON CORP
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AI summary

A control device includes: a control unit that changes a positional relationship between a detection device detecting an operation by a user on a display in midair and the display by controlling the display, wherein: the control unit is capable of changing the positional relationship by user.