Spatial Group Management in 3D Communication Sessions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems for managing spatial groups in multi-user communication sessions struggle to dynamically adjust user positions based on shared content in three-dimensional environments, leading to potential obstructions and user interaction challenges.
Innovation Solution
The system updates user avatars' positions in a multi-user communication session by determining the type of shared content, adjusting spatial separation, and reorienting avatars to ensure clear viewing and interaction with shared content, using a reference line and animation to maintain spatial context.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If user avatars are kept at fixed spatial separation in a three-dimensional environment, then user interaction stability is maintained, but viewing of shared content may be obstructed when content is displayed in the environment
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts avatar positions based on the type of shared content being displayed. When content is shared, avatars are automatically repositioned to appropriate distances from the content object, transitioning from fixed spatial separation to adaptive positioning that maintains both viewing clarity and interaction stability
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes spatial parameters (avatar positions and distances) based on content type detection. Different content types trigger different spatial configurations, allowing the system to optimize viewing experience while maintaining interaction stability through parameter adaptation rather than fixed positioning
2Ease of operation
If avatars are manually rearranged to view shared content, then viewing experience is improved, but system complexity and user input requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects the type of shared content and autonomously repositions avatars without requiring manual user input. The spatial management system serves itself by monitoring content type and executing appropriate positioning commands, eliminating the need for users to manually rearrange avatars
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback loop where avatar positions are continuously monitored and automatically adjusted based on content type detection. This closed-loop control eliminates manual intervention by detecting when content is shared and automatically executing the appropriate spatial reconfiguration
3Ease of operation
If avatars are automatically repositioned based on content type, then viewing experience is enhanced, but processing requirements and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies partial automation by only repositioning avatars when content is detected as shared, rather than continuously adjusting positions. This selective action reduces processing energy compared to constant monitoring and adjustment, while still providing the viewing experience benefits when needed
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AI summary
Some examples of the disclosure are directed to systems and methods for managing locations of users in a spatial group within a communication session based on the display of shared content in a three-dimensional environment. In some examples, a first electronic device and a second electronic device are in communication within a communication session. In some examples, the first electronic device displays a three-dimensional environment including an avatar corresponding to a user of the second electronic device. In some examples, in response to detecting an input corresponding to a request to display shared content in the three-dimensional environment, if the shared content is a first type of content, the first electronic positions the avatar a first distance away from the viewpoint, and if the shared content is a second type of content, the first electronic device positions the avatar a second distance away from the viewpoint.