Stereoscopic Display Depth Adjustment for Interface Overlap
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Solution Overview
Problem
Information processing apparatuses that display stereoscopic images face interference issues when a user interface is superimposed on the image content, making it difficult for observers to recognize and operate the interface, especially when using touch panels.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus includes a display unit and a position-changing unit that modify the display positions of stereoscopic image content and user interface elements in the depth direction to reduce overlap, allowing for clearer visualization and operation of the interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a user interface is superimposed on stereoscopic image content, then the interface can be displayed on the same screen, but the interface becomes difficult to recognize when it overlaps with image objects
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies depth direction adjustment to resolve the overlap issue. By modifying the display positions of image objects in the depth direction (moving them forward or backward relative to the display plane), the interface elements can be positioned at different depth levels, eliminating visual overlap while maintaining the same 2D screen area. This dimensional transformation from 2D to 3D space allows both the stereoscopic content and interface to coexist without interference.
2Ease of operation
If the display position of image objects is adjusted in the depth direction, then overlap with superimposed images is reduced, but the processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the depth direction parameter (Z-coordinate or depth value) of image objects to resolve overlap issues. By adjusting this single parameter while keeping the horizontal and vertical positions unchanged, the system achieves interface separation without complex transformations. The control unit automatically manages these parameter changes based on overlap detection, simplifying the overall processing complexity.
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AI summary
An apparatus and method provide logic for processing information. In one implementation, an apparatus includes a display unit configured to display a first stereoscopic image. The first stereoscopic image includes a first and a second content, which may be disposed at corresponding display positions in a depth direction, and at least a portion of the first content appears to overlap at least a portion of the second content. A position-changing unit is configured to modify the display positions of the first and second content, in response to the apparent overlap. A control unit is configured to generate a signal to display, a second stereoscopic image that includes the first and second content disposed at the modified display positions. The display unit is further configured to display the second stereoscopic image such that the second stereoscopic image reduces the apparent overlap between the first and second content.