Pseudo Object Display Control for Real-World Device Interaction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies for creating virtual spaces do not allow for the use of pseudo objects in a manner similar to real-world objects, limiting the interactive and immersive experience.

Innovation Solution

A display control device and method that sets and displays pseudo objects on a display unit, acquiring parameters to implement functions similar to real-world objects, allowing for interactive control and modification of pseudo objects' type, position, and behavior.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If virtual spaces are created for temporary experience on display, then virtual experience is provided, but pseudo objects cannot be used similarly to real-world objects

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveusability of pseudo objectVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a pseudo object that copies the appearance and functionality of a real-world object (television) and displays it on the display unit. The control device acquires parameters from the actual television device and applies them to the pseudo object, enabling it to function similarly to the real object while being displayed virtually on the screen.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

2Ease of operation

If pseudo objects are displayed on display unit, then interactive control is enabled, but control of multiple devices is required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrol convenienceVSAvoidnumber of control devices

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the control functionality for both the actual television device and the pseudo object into a single control device. This unified controller can switch between controlling the real television and the virtual pseudo object displayed on the display unit, eliminating the need for separate control devices and simplifying the user experience.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Reliability

If parameter acquisition is performed for pseudo object function implementation, then functional equivalence is achieved, but data processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunction implementation accuracyVSAvoiddata processing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control device acquires specific parameters (such as volume, channel, power state) from the actual television device and applies these parameters to control the pseudo object. This parameter transfer mechanism ensures that the pseudo object accurately reflects the state and functionality of the real device while maintaining manageable data processing through direct parameter mapping.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS9443457B2Display control device, display control method, and recording medium

Publication Date: 2016.09.13 SONY GROUP CORP

AI summary

There is provided a display control device including a setting unit that sets a type and display position of a pseudo object, an acquiring unit that acquires a parameter for implementing a function of the set pseudo object in one or more devices placed near the set display position, and a display control unit that displays the pseudo object according to the parameter on a display unit, the display unit being one of the one or more devices.