Virtual Projection Surface Positioning in Augmented Reality
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems face challenges in conveniently changing the disposition of virtual projection surfaces and apparatuses, making it difficult for users to accurately install and adjust these elements within a space, particularly due to the complexity of visualizing and manipulating their positions and orientations in augmented reality environments.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus that acquires image data from an imaging device, processes disposition data to change the virtual projection surface and apparatus positions, and outputs updated image data for intuitive user interface adjustments, allowing for precise positioning and orientation changes through user input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If users manually adjust virtual projection surfaces and apparatuses in augmented reality environments, then positioning precision can be achieved, but the operation complexity and user burden increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically performs preliminary actions by acquiring image data from the imaging device, detecting the actual installation position of the projection apparatus, and determining the projection surface position before user adjustment is needed. This preliminary automated positioning reduces the subsequent manual adjustment burden while maintaining precision requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by displaying the detected actual installation position and determined projection surface position back to the user through the augmented reality interface. This feedback loop allows users to verify automated detection results and make minor adjustments only when necessary, reducing overall operation complexity while maintaining positioning accuracy.
2Loss of information
If the system provides detailed visualization of virtual projection surfaces and apparatuses, then user understanding improves, but the device complexity and processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates simplified visual copies by generating a virtual projection surface that represents the actual projection surface position and a virtual projection apparatus that represents the actual installation position. These visual copies are displayed through the imaging device to provide clear information without requiring complex real-time manipulation of the actual physical objects.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from three-dimensional physical space to two-dimensional image display by projecting the detected positions and virtual objects onto the image captured by the imaging device. This dimensional transformation simplifies the visualization process while maintaining spatial relationships, reducing computational complexity compared to full 3D rendering.
3Loss of time
If the system automatically detects and determines positions without user input, then installation time is reduced, but measurement accuracy may compromise
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses feedback by displaying the automatically detected actual installation position and determined projection surface position to the user through the augmented reality interface. This allows users to verify the automated detection results and make corrections if necessary, ensuring measurement accuracy while maintaining fast automated detection as the default process.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary automated detection and determination actions to quickly establish initial position data. This preliminary action reduces installation time by avoiding manual measurement, while the subsequent user verification step ensures that measurement precision requirements are met before finalizing the configuration.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus includes a processor, and the processor is configured to: acquire first image data representing a first image obtained by imaging with an imaging device; acquire disposition data related to a disposition of a virtual projection surface and a virtual projection apparatus in a space indicated by the first image; acquire disposition change data related to a disposition change of at least one of the virtual projection surface or the virtual projection apparatus in the first image; generate second image data representing a second image in which at least one of the virtual projection surface or the virtual projection apparatus of which the disposition is changed based on the disposition change data is displayed on the first image; and output the second image data to an output destination.