Virtual Space Character Position Control for Real World Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current technologies fail to effectively link real-world situations with virtual spaces, limiting the integration of real-time interactions and information sharing between users in virtual environments.

Innovation Solution

An information processing apparatus and method that uses a processor to control devices in the real world based on character positions and relationships within a virtual space, enabling synchronized interactions such as voice control, image display, and information sharing through reserved sharing regions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If devices in real space are controlled based on character positions in virtual space, then user engagement and interaction are enhanced, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveuser engagementVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a server as an intermediary component that manages the complex mapping relationships between virtual character positions and real-world devices. The server acts as a mediator that receives position information from the virtual space, processes it according to predetermined rules, and generates appropriate control signals for real-world devices, thereby isolating the complexity from the client devices and users.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system divides the control functionality into separate modules: position detection in virtual space, coordinate transformation, device control signal generation, and actual device actuation. This segmentation allows each component to handle specific aspects of the虚实 mapping independently, making the overall system more manageable and maintainable despite its inherent complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Speed

If real-time control of devices is implemented based on virtual space positions, then interaction responsiveness is improved, but processing requirements and energy consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinteraction responsivenessVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements periodic updates of character position information from the virtual space rather than continuous real-time monitoring. The server receives position data at predetermined intervals, processes these updates, and generates control signals accordingly. This periodic approach maintains adequate responsiveness while significantly reducing processing requirements and energy consumption compared to continuous real-time processing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentEP3965369A1Information processing apparatus, program, and information processing method
Publication Date: 2022.03.09 FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP
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AI summary

An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to change control of a device disposed in a real space in accordance with a position of a character in a virtual space. A sharing region for sharing information between users is provided in the virtual space.