Pseudo-3D Display via 2D Image Rotation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Generating dynamic 3D objects requires specialized knowledge and high computational costs, making it challenging to create and display them effectively.

Innovation Solution

A display device and method that includes a display unit, parameter acquisition unit, image acquisition unit, and model generation unit, which acquires and processes images from multiple angles, learns to generate a model, and adjusts the display image based on viewpoint and change parameters, allowing for the simple representation of 3D objects in a virtual space.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If dynamic 3D objects are generated using traditional photogrammetry technology, then the objects can represent real-world things, but the computational costs and specialized knowledge requirements become enormous

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of 3D object representationVSAvoidcomputational complexity and knowledge requirements
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses 2D images captured from multiple angles as simplified copies of the 3D object, avoiding the need to generate complex dynamic 3D models. The display control unit rotates and overlays these 2D images to create a pseudo-3D effect, significantly reducing computational requirements while maintaining visual accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical 3D modeling and rendering systems with a computational approach that uses 2D image manipulation. By substituting complex 3D geometry processing with 2D image rotation and overlay operations, the system achieves 3D visualization with much lower computational complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If 2D images are displayed without rotation control, then the display is simple, but the virtual space representation lacks depth and viewpoint accuracy

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of display processVSAvoidviewpoint and depth information
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces dynamic rotation of 2D images based on viewpoint parameters. The display control unit rotates images around the vertical axis according to the observer's position, creating a dynamic visualization that adapts to different viewing angles while maintaining operational simplicity through automated control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds a rotational dimension to 2D image display by rotating images around the vertical axis. This creates a pseudo-3D effect where 2D images are transformed through rotational movement to represent spatial relationships and depth, effectively adding dimensional information without requiring full 3D modeling.

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

3Adaptability or versatility

If static 3D objects are generated using photogrammetry, then the objects can be created from 2D images, but dynamic 3D objects cannot be effectively generated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecapability to create 3D objects from 2D imagesVSAvoidability to generate dynamic objects
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies periodic rotation to 2D images to simulate dynamic 3D objects. By rotating images at regular intervals and overlaying them, the system creates the illusion of motion and dynamism, enabling the representation of moving objects without requiring complex dynamic 3D modeling capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces time and rotation parameters as intermediaries between static 2D images and dynamic 3D representation. These parameters mediate the transformation by controlling how 2D images are rotated and overlaid over time, creating dynamic effects without requiring actual dynamic 3D models.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12200182B2Display device and display method
Publication Date: 2025.01.14 KONDO NARUYA
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AI summary

In accordance with an embodiment, a display device includes a display unit performing a control for displaying a display image related to a predetermined object as a two-dimensional image in a virtual space; and a parameter acquisition unit acquiring a first parameter related to a viewpoint in the virtual space and a second parameter defining a change in the predetermined object, wherein the display unit changes an inclination of the two-dimensional image in the virtual space based on the first parameter and performs the control for displaying the display image related to the predetermined object based on the first parameter and the second parameter.