Motion Capture Virtual Control Panel for Independent Actor Interaction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional virtual reality environments require external operator control, limiting the ability of actors within the environment to independently interact and control the virtual space.
Innovation Solution
A motion capture environment with tracker-sensors and a virtual control panel allows actors to physically manipulate virtual objects and controls within the virtual reality environment, enabling independent control through tracked objects like gloves and headsets, which interpret motion to simulate hand interactions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If external operators control the virtual reality environment, then the virtual environment can be operated and controlled, but the actor cannot control the virtual reality environment independently
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing the actor within the virtual environment to control it independently through motion capture technology. The actor's physical movements are tracked and translated into virtual environment controls, eliminating the need for external operators and achieving autonomous control of the virtual space.
Solution Approach 2:
The motion capture system serves as an intermediary between the actor's physical movements and the virtual environment controls. Tracker-sensors detect the actor's movements, and this data is processed to translate physical actions into corresponding virtual environment manipulations, enabling indirect but independent control.
2Adaptability or versatility
If standard input devices are used for interaction, then the actor can interact with the virtual environment, but the interaction is limited and not immersive
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces traditional mechanical input devices (keyboard, mouse) with a motion capture system that tracks the actor's full-body movements. This substitution allows for more natural and versatile interaction by capturing complex physical gestures and translating them into virtual environment commands, significantly enhancing interaction capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The motion capture system provides multi-functionality by enabling various types of interactions simultaneously - hand gestures, body movements, facial expressions - all controlled through a single integrated system. This universal control mechanism replaces multiple specialized input devices with one comprehensive system.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multimodal devices like wired gloves are used, then interaction capability is enhanced, but the actor still cannot independently control the environment without external operators
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves self-service by processing the actor's movements autonomously through motion capture technology. The tracker-sensors detect movements, and the system automatically translates these into virtual environment controls without requiring external operator intervention, enabling true independent control while maintaining enhanced interaction capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The motion capture system acts as an intermediary that directly connects the actor's physical movements to virtual environment controls, eliminating the need for external operators. This intermediary process automatically translates tracked movements into meaningful control actions, granting the actor independent control authority.
Data Source
AI summary
A motion capture environment includes at least one sensor-tracker for tracking a location of a tracked object within the motion capture environment and one or more computers collectively operable to generate a virtual reality environment including a virtual control panel having a virtual control that, when actuated, effects a predetermined result in the virtual reality environment; determine a virtual location of the tracked object within the virtual reality environment; and determine when the virtual location of the tracked object coincides with the location of the virtual control to actuate the virtual control. The motion capture environment further includes a display device for displaying the virtual reality environment to an actor within the motion capture environment.