Midair Detection Reference Positioning for User Operability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing detection systems for operations on three-dimensional objects displayed in midair lack assurance of operability, as they do not effectively adjust the positional relationship between the detection reference and the display based on user interactions.

Innovation Solution

A detection device and method that adjusts the positional relationship between a detection reference and a display in midair by using a control unit to detect user operations, allowing for dynamic changes based on user input or detected operations, enabling precise and comfortable interaction with midair displayed objects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a fixed detection reference is used for midair display operations, then the device structure is simple, but the operability and user comfort are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveoperabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The detection reference position is made dynamically adjustable rather than fixed. The control unit changes the positional relationship between the detection reference and the display based on user operations, information relating to the user, or the operation itself, enabling the system to adapt to different user needs and operational contexts.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The positional parameter of the detection reference is changed to improve operability. By adjusting the position of the detection reference relative to the display, the system optimizes the detection accuracy and user comfort for different interaction scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If the detection reference position is fixed, then the system is stable and simple, but it cannot adapt to different user perceptions and interaction characteristics

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses feedback mechanisms to adjust the detection reference position. Based on user operations, information relating to the user, or the operation itself, the control unit modifies the positional relationship to optimize detection accuracy and adapt to individual user characteristics.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically adjusts the detection reference position based on detected operations and user information without requiring manual reconfiguration. The control unit performs adaptive positioning autonomously, improving adaptability while maintaining ease of use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS10860139B2Detection device, electronic apparatus, detection method and program
Publication Date: 2020.12.08 NIKON CORP
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AI summary

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