Ring Controller Movement Detection for 3D Interaction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Smart rings equipped with touch sensors and direction buttons are inadequate for controlling 3D visual content, such as virtual reality environments, as they lack the necessary functionality to effectively interact with these advanced interfaces.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for detecting the movement of a ring controller using inertial measurement units (IMUs) and a processor to determine rotating conditions, allowing for the adjustment of visual content in user interfaces, enabling more intuitive interaction with 3D environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional touch sensors and direction buttons are used in smart rings, then the device structure remains simple, but the capability to interact with 3D visual content is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multi-functionality by enabling the smart ring to perform both traditional 2D interface control (via touch sensors and direction buttons) and 3D spatial interaction (via rotation detection). The ring controller serves multiple purposes: basic navigation, touch input, and immersive 3D environment control through rotation detection, eliminating the need for separate control mechanisms for different interaction types.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical control mechanisms (direction buttons and touch sensors) with a motion-based control system using rotation detection. Instead of requiring physical button presses or finger movements on a 2D surface, the system detects the natural rotation of the ring on the user's finger to control 3D visual content, substituting mechanical input with motion sensing.
2Ease of operation
If motion detection capabilities are added to enable 3D interaction, then the interaction intuitiveness improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by utilizing the natural rotation of the ring on the user's finger as the input mechanism. The ring itself serves as the motion sensor, detecting its own rotational movements without requiring additional external sensors or complex actuation mechanisms. The user's natural finger movements automatically provide the control input needed for 3D interaction.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from 2D interface control to 3D spatial control by detecting rotation in three-dimensional space. Instead of confining interaction to a flat touchscreen surface, the system captures rotational movements across multiple axes (pitch, roll, yaw) to enable intuitive control of 3D visual content, adding spatial dimensionality to the interaction paradigm.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables users to interact with 3D visual content more intuitively by determining the rotating conditions of the ring controller and adjusting the user interface accordingly, enhancing control capabilities beyond traditional touch sensors and direction buttons.
Implementation Method 1
A method for detecting a movement of a ring controller is disclosed, comprising: obtaining a plurality of moving parameters of a movement of the ring controller
Data Source
AI summary
The embodiments of the disclosure provide a method for detecting a movement of a ring controller, a ring controller, and a computer readable medium. The method includes: obtaining a plurality of moving parameters of the movement of the ring controller, wherein the ring controller is used to interact with a user interface; determining a rotating condition of the ring controller based on the moving parameters; and adjusting a visual content provided in the user interface based on the rotating condition of the ring controller.