Object Tracking Indicators for Head-Mounted Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Head-mounted devices face limitations in object tracking due to factors like component cost, device size, weight, heat generation, computing power, and occlusion, which affect their ability to accurately and efficiently recognize and track objects, surfaces, and user gestures.
Innovation Solution
The use of indicators on objects and electronic devices allows head-mounted devices to determine their identity and characteristics, such as position and orientation, without independent analysis of each object, improving object recognition, hand and body tracking, and space mapping by leveraging data from attached electronic devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If head-mounted devices perform independent analysis of each object for tracking, then object recognition accuracy is improved, but device complexity and computing power requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces indicators as intermediary elements that are attached to objects. These indicators serve as mediators between the object and the head-mounted device, providing easily detectable visual cues that simplify the tracking process. The indicators contain identifiable features that the device can recognize without complex analysis, thus improving object recognition accuracy while reducing device complexity and computing requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses indicators that replicate or represent object identity and characteristics in a simplified form. Instead of analyzing the entire object, the system captures and processes information from these indicator copies, which contain sufficient data for identification and tracking. This copying approach reduces the computational burden while maintaining recognition accuracy.
2Measurement precision
If head-mounted devices track multiple objects independently, then tracking accuracy is improved, but processing speed decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses indicators as simplified representations or copies of objects. By tracking these lightweight indicator copies rather than performing full object analysis, the device achieves fast processing speeds while maintaining tracking accuracy. The indicators provide readily detectable features that enable rapid identification and continuous tracking of multiple objects simultaneously.
3Weight of moving object
If head-mounted devices use simpler tracking methods, then device size and weight are reduced, but object recognition capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs indicators as intermediary elements that enhance object detectability. These indicators provide clear, identifiable visual features that simplify the recognition process, allowing the use of lighter, less powerful processing hardware. The indicators act as mediators that bridge the gap between simple device capabilities and the need for accurate object recognition.
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AI summary
A head-mounted device can be operated with another device and/or object for which information is gathered to facilitate visual display of a representation thereof. An object can be provided with indicators that allow a head-mounted device to determine both an identity and a characteristic (e.g., position, orientation, distance, etc.) of the object. Additionally or alternatively, the head-mounted device can determine both an identity and a characteristic (e.g., position, orientation, distance, etc.) of an electronic device attached to an object for producing a virtual representation of the object. Additionally or alternatively, the head-mounted device can receive data from an electronic device attached to an object for producing a virtual representation of the object. The virtual representation of the object can resemble the physical object, even where the object itself is not independently analyzed.