Pose Detection for Rotational Symmetry Using Asymmetric Virtual Objects

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Solution Overview

Problem

Pose detection and tracking technologies face challenges in recognizing objects with rotational symmetry, as images of such objects from different observation positions can be identical, leading to indefinite pose determination.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus that adaptively adjust pose information of a virtual object based on the rotational symmetry degree of freedom of a target object, using similarity calculation and clustering analysis on 2D images rendered from different perspectives to determine the symmetry and adjust the pose information accordingly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If pose detection is performed on objects with rotational symmetry using conventional methods, then the detection process is simple, but the pose recognition accuracy deteriorates because images from different observation positions are identical

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepose recognition accuracyVSAvoiddetection process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an asymmetric virtual object with a unique identifier (such as an arrow or text) that breaks the rotational symmetry of the target object. This asymmetric element provides a reference direction that allows the system to distinguish between different rotational positions, thereby enabling accurate pose recognition without increasing the overall complexity of the detection process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses a virtual object as an intermediary element that is superimposed on the target object. This virtual object contains asymmetric features that serve as a mediator to transfer pose information from the symmetric target object to the detection system, allowing accurate pose determination without directly modifying the target object or complicating the detection algorithm

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If no dedicated processing is performed on objects with rotational symmetry, then the detection process remains simple, but the ability to recognize pose deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection process simplicityVSAvoidpose recognition capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary action by pre-defining a virtual object with asymmetric features and determining its pose information in advance. This virtual object is then superimposed on the target object during detection, allowing the system to maintain simple operation procedures while achieving accurate pose recognition through the pre-prepared asymmetric reference

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of manufacture

If the virtual object is displayed without adjusting pose information based on rotational symmetry, then the display process is simple, but the viewing experience deteriorates due to suboptimal display angles

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay process simplicityVSAvoidviewing experience quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adjustment of the virtual object's pose information based on the detected rotational symmetry degree of freedom. The system automatically adapts the display angle and orientation of the virtual object to optimize viewing experience, while maintaining simple display processes through automated calculations that adjust pose parameters in real-time based on the target object's symmetry properties

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12198404B2Method and apparatus for obtaining pose information, method and apparatus for determining symmetry of object, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.01.14 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

This application relates to the field of pose detection technologies, and discloses a method and an apparatus for obtaining pose information, a method and an apparatus for determining symmetry of an object, and a storage medium. The method includes: obtaining a rotational symmetry degree of freedom of a target object (901), obtaining pose information of the target object (902), and adjusting the pose information of the target object based on the rotational symmetry degree of freedom to obtain adjusted pose information (903), where the adjusted pose information is used for displaying a virtual object, and the virtual object is an object associated with the target object.