3D Object Representation via Inferred User Intent

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current technologies lack the ability to effectively combine search-related information with three-dimensional viewing capabilities, limiting users' ability to interact with and manipulate information in immersive, three-dimensional environments.

Innovation Solution

Systems and methods that enhance object representations by inferring user intents from various artifacts and mapping relevant data items to create enhanced, intelligent object representations, which can be visualized in three dimensions, using data mining techniques and user interaction data.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If information is rendered in two dimensions using current technology, then it is compatible with existing display devices, but it lacks immersive three-dimensional visualization capability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethree-dimensional visualization capabilityVSAvoidintegration of search information with 3D rendering
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms two-dimensional search-related information into three-dimensional representations that can be visualized alongside 3D objects. Search results, metadata, and related data are rendered in spatial dimensions, allowing users to interact with information in an immersive 3D environment rather than flat 2D interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The system merges search-related information with three-dimensional object representations into a unified visual experience. Multiple data types (search queries, results, metadata) are integrated with the 3D scene, allowing simultaneous visualization of both the object and its contextual information in three-dimensional space.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Loss of information

If basic object representations are used, then the system remains simple, but additional contextual information and user intent data are not provided

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontextual information and user intentVSAvoiddata mining and inference systems
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary data mining and user intent inference before the user actually needs the information. By pre-processing search data, analyzing user behavior patterns, and preparing contextual information in advance, the system can enrich object representations with relevant data without adding complexity during the user interaction phase.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system automatically mines search-related information and infers user intents without requiring explicit user requests. The data processing and information enrichment occur autonomously based on available user artifacts and interaction data, reducing the need for complex user-side processing while enhancing information completeness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If comprehensive user artifacts are analyzed to infer intent, then personalized information can be provided, but data processing time and system complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepersonalized information deliveryVSAvoiddata processing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

User intent inference and data processing are performed in advance by analyzing user artifacts such as search queries, browsing history, and interaction patterns. This preliminary processing allows the system to have personalized information ready when needed, avoiding time-consuming analysis during user interactions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system processes only the most relevant user artifacts and data points necessary for intent inference, rather than analyzing all available data comprehensively. By focusing on key indicators and using selective data processing, the system achieves personalization without proportionally increasing processing time and complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS10824638B2Enhancing object representations using inferred user intents
Publication Date: 2020.11.03 MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLC
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AI summary

Systems, methods and computer storage media for enhancing object representations using data items selected based upon inferred user intents are provided. Information indicative of an initial object representation is received. At least one user intent related to the initial object representation is inferred based upon one or more of a plurality of artifacts related to the user and/or the user's activities. Based upon the inferred user intent and the initial object representation, one or more data items are determined that are relevant to the both the intent and the representation. The determined data items are mapped to the initial object representation to create an enhanced object representation.