Simulated Object Interaction Across Multiple Displays

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for interacting with simulated objects, such as vehicles, in online transaction platforms are limited by display and processing capabilities, especially for mobile devices, and physical showcases like motorshows are costly and only reach a small portion of potential customers.

Innovation Solution

A method and system that generates a simulation of an object on a first display device, allowing users to interact with it and capture a representation for display on a second device, enabling multiple users to interact with the simulation independently across different devices, using gesture controls, image capture, and augmented reality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a simulation is displayed on a mobile device, then accessibility is improved, but display and processing limitations reduce the quality of the simulation

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveaccessibilityVSAvoidsimulation quality

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system captures a representation of the high-quality simulation from the first display device using an image capture device, then displays this captured representation on the second display device. This copying approach allows mobile devices to show simulation content without being limited by their own processing capabilities, as they are displaying captured images rather than rendering simulations locally.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

2Manufacturing precision

If a simulation is displayed on a large display device, then simulation quality is improved, but accessibility to multiple users is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesimulation qualityVSAvoidmulti-user accessibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The system separates the simulation rendering function (performed on the first display device with high processing capability) from the display function (distributed across multiple second display devices). Each user can have their own second display device showing the simulation representation, enabling simultaneous multi-user access while maintaining quality through the original rendering engine.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The captured representation of the simulation is transmitted to multiple second display devices, allowing each user to view the same high-quality simulation content on their own device without requiring multiple high-performance rendering systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

3Ease of operation

If physical showcases like motorshows are used, then customer experience is improved, but costs and limited reach increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomer experienceVSAvoidcost and reach

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces physical showcases and motorshows with a digital simulation system that can be accessed remotely via display devices. Instead of requiring customers to physically attend expensive events, the simulation can be viewed on various devices including mobile phones, providing the same configurational experience without the associated costs and logistical requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS10109041B2Method of interacting with a simulated object

Publication Date: 2018.10.23 JAGUAR LAND ROVER LTD

AI summary

A method of interacting with a simulated object the method comprising: generating a simulation of the object; displaying the simulation on a first display device; interacting with the simulation on the first display device; capturing a representation of the simulation from the first display device for display on a second display device; displaying the representation of the simulation on the second display device; interacting with the representation of the simulation on the second display device.