Virtual Camera Simulation for Real-World Shooting in VR Space
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users familiar with reality space image capturing techniques face challenges in effectively transitioning their skills to image capturing in virtual space due to differences in operation and equipment, hindering their entry into the field of VR space image capturing.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus and method that utilizes a virtual object corresponding to a first image capture apparatus from reality space, obtaining machine-type and image capture parameters, operation information, and generating a captured image in virtual space based on these parameters and operations, mimicking reality space image capturing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a dedicated VR controller is used for image capturing in virtual space, then the operation method is standardized for VR applications, but users familiar with reality space image capturing techniques cannot effectively apply their existing skills
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a virtual camera that copies the operational characteristics and parameters of real-world cameras. The virtual camera simulator reproduces the behavior, controls, and parameters of actual image capture apparatus, allowing users to apply their existing reality space image capturing techniques directly to virtual space without learning new VR-specific controls.
2Device complexity
If there are many differences between image capturing in virtual space and reality space, then virtual space image capturing can be simplified, but users cannot sufficiently use their image capturing technique developed in reality space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the image capturing system universal by enabling the same operational interface and parameters to work across both reality space and virtual space. The virtual camera simulator is designed to accept and respond to the same types of inputs, controls, and parameters as real cameras, creating a unified experience that works across both environments.
3Productivity
If VR-specific image capturing methods are taught to users, then VR application operations are optimized, but the transition from reality space image capturing skills is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent prepares users in advance for virtual space image capturing by using the same controls, parameters, and operational methods they already know from reality space. The virtual camera simulator is pre-configured to respond to familiar inputs, eliminating the need for separate VR-specific training and allowing immediate productive use of existing skills.
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AI summary
An information processing apparatus captures an image of virtual space in which a virtual object corresponding to a first image capture apparatus that captures an image of reality space is disposed. The information processing apparatus obtains a machine-type parameter and an image capture parameter of the first image capture apparatus. The information processing apparatus obtains operation information regarding an operation performed on the first image capture apparatus by a user. The information processing apparatus generates a captured image in which the virtual space is captured from a position and an orientation of the virtual object in the virtual space, based on the machine-type parameter, the image capture parameter, and the operation information.