Multi-Sensory Virtual Object Rendering System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current XR technologies face challenges in generating and rendering virtual objects that effectively incorporate multiple sensory aspects such as visual, auditory, scent, and haptic elements in a seamless and dynamic manner, limiting the immersive experience in mixed reality environments.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that analyze data to identify characteristics of virtual objects and utilize sensory units to render them, allowing for real-time modification based on user inputs, incorporating machine learning and virtual physical emulator systems to synchronize sensory outputs and adapt to environmental changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple sensory units are integrated to render virtual objects with multiple characteristics, then the immersive experience is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple sensory units (visual, auditory, scent, haptic) into a unified virtual object rendering system. These diverse sensory components are merged to create cohesive virtual objects that engage multiple senses simultaneously, resolving the contradiction by integrating complexity into a coordinated multi-sensory experience platform
Solution Approach 2:
The virtual object rendering system is designed with multi-functionality to handle various sensory characteristics (visual, auditory, scent, haptic) through a single unified platform. This universal approach allows the system to manage multiple sensory types without proportionally increasing complexity, as the same architectural framework handles all sensory modalities
2Adaptability or versatility
If virtual objects are rendered in real-time with adaptive characteristics, then the dynamic mixed reality experience is improved, but the processing speed requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic characteristics for virtual objects that can adapt in real-time based on user interactions and environmental conditions. The system continuously adjusts sensory characteristics (visual, auditory, scent, haptic) dynamically, allowing virtual objects to evolve during the mixed reality experience while maintaining real-time performance through efficient processing architectures
3Manufacturing precision
If sensory units are synchronized to provide coordinated multi-sensory output, then the realism of virtual objects is improved, but the coordination complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs feedback mechanisms to synchronize sensory units, where the system monitors and adjusts the timing and intensity of visual, auditory, scent, and haptic outputs based on user responses and environmental conditions. This feedback-driven coordination ensures realistic multi-sensory experiences while managing complexity through adaptive synchronization rather than rigid pre-programming
Data Source
AI summary
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, obtaining a first request for a first virtual object, obtaining first data regarding the first virtual object responsive to the obtaining of the first request, analyzing the first data to identify a first plurality of characteristics for the first virtual object, wherein the first plurality of characteristics include a first visual aspect of the first virtual object, a first auditory aspect of the first virtual object, a first scent aspect of the first virtual object, and a first haptic aspect of the first virtual object, and responsive to the analyzing of the first data, enabling at least a first sensory unit of a plurality of sensory units to render the first virtual object in accordance with the first plurality of characteristics. Other embodiments are disclosed.