Virtual Object Display Conversion Across Different VR Space Scales

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Solution Overview

Problem

The challenge of reducing user discomfort in virtual spaces due to differences in scale information and frame rate between different virtual environments, which are difficult for general users to correct manually.

Innovation Solution

An information processing system that automatically converts values used for displaying target objects in virtual spaces based on scale information from one environment to another, using a conversion unit to calculate and apply conversion parameters.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If scale information varies between virtual spaces to allow diverse virtual environments, then virtual space diversity is improved, but object size consistency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevirtual space diversityVSAvoidobject size consistency

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by introducing scale information as a convertible parameter between virtual spaces. The conversion unit changes the scale parameter of target objects based on the destination virtual space's scale information, allowing objects to maintain consistent real-world proportions across different virtual environments with diverse scale settings.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The conversion unit acts as an intermediary between different virtual spaces with varying scale information. It receives target objects from one virtual space, converts their scale parameters based on the destination virtual space's scale information, and outputs the converted objects, thereby mediating the inconsistency caused by different scale settings.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If scale information varies between virtual spaces to allow diverse virtual environments, then virtual space diversity is improved, but user comfort deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevirtual space diversityVSAvoiduser comfort

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies self-service by automatically performing scale conversions without requiring user intervention. The conversion unit autonomously detects scale information differences between virtual spaces and converts target object parameters accordingly, relieving users from the burden of manually adjusting scale settings and eliminating the need for specialized knowledge.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If automatic conversion is implemented to maintain object consistency, then user comfort is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser comfortVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The conversion unit is designed with universality to handle multiple types of parameters (spatial size, frame rate, motion speed) through a single integrated mechanism. It can convert various parameters related to target objects based on scale information differences, reducing the need for separate conversion mechanisms for each parameter type and managing system complexity efficiently.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12633072B2Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program

Publication Date: 2026.05.19 SONY GROUP CORP

AI summary

There is provided an information processing apparatus and a technology capable of improving convenience of a user who is allowed to sequentially log in to a plurality of virtual spaces. The information processing apparatus includes a conversion unit that performs conversion of a value used for display of a target object arranged in a virtual space on the basis of the value used for display of the target object and a conversion value determined on the basis of at least scale information in a first virtual space to obtain a converted value.