Virtual Object Selection via Depth Layering
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Solution Overview
Problem
In virtual reality spaces where multiple objects are closely positioned, users face difficulties in accurately selecting the intended object due to the proximity of other objects.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that displays multiple objects in a virtual space and allows users to easily select an intended object by extracting object groups, specifying one object based on user input, and displaying the selected object in an identifiable manner relative to other objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple objects are disposed close to each other in virtual space to increase information density, then the quantity of displayed objects increases, but the ease of operation deteriorates because users cannot accurately select the intended object
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the virtual space into multiple depth layers (foreground, middle ground, background) and assigns objects to different layers based on their depth information. This layering allows multiple objects to be displayed closely in the horizontal plane while maintaining distinguishability through vertical separation in the depth dimension, thus resolving the contradiction between displaying more objects and enabling accurate selection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces depth as an additional dimension for object arrangement by obtaining depth information from image recognition and stereo parallax. Objects are positioned not only in the traditional 2D screen space but also in the 3D depth space, creating a multi-layered virtual display environment that increases object capacity while maintaining selection accuracy through depth-based differentiation.
2Measurement precision
If detailed operations are required to accurately designate object position, then object selection precision improves, but the time required for operation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary depth information acquisition and object layer assignment before the user selection operation. By pre-organizing objects into depth layers and preparing depth maps, the system reduces the computational and operational burden during the actual selection process, allowing users to make accurate selections more quickly without requiring complex detailed operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the system provides depth-based visual cues and layer information to users during the selection process. This feedback helps users understand the spatial relationships between objects and makes more informed selection decisions faster, improving both precision and speed of object selection.
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AI summary
Provided is an information processing apparatus including a processor configured to display, in a virtual space, plural objects, and an operation object for operating the objects, based on input information from a user, extract an object group from the plural objects, specify one object from the object group, according to an operation of the operation object in the virtual space, and display the one specified object in an identifiable manner with respect to other objects other than the one object.