Virtual Space Object Selection via Viewpoint and Area
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional three-dimensional computer graphics systems cannot simultaneously display multiple objects placed apart in a virtual space, making it difficult for users to issue effective instructions regarding these objects.
Innovation Solution
A user interface device and method that includes virtual space image display, viewpoint position change, object selection, and process execution means, allowing users to select and manipulate objects in a virtual space based on their position, distance, attributes, or area, enabling collective processing of selected objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If conventional three-dimensional computer graphics are used to display objects in virtual space, then the system can render real-time images with movable viewpoints, but multiple objects placed apart from each other cannot be simultaneously displayed on the monitor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a selection area that can be positioned and sized in the virtual space, allowing users to select multiple discrete objects that are spatially separated. This selection mechanism adds a functional dimension for object interaction, enabling simultaneous selection and processing of multiple objects that would otherwise be difficult to handle individually.
2Ease of operation
If the viewpoint position is changed to view different areas of virtual space, then the user can observe different objects, but the user cannot efficiently select and process multiple objects placed apart from each other
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a selection area mechanism that allows users to pre-select multiple objects of interest before executing any processing operations. By defining this selection area in advance, users can batch-select discrete objects placed apart from each other, eliminating the need to individually select and process each object separately, thus saving time and improving operational efficiency.
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AI summary
To allow a user to issue an adequate instruction concerning a process in connection with a plurality of discrete objects placed in a virtual space. A user interface device comprises a virtual space image display section for producing an image of a virtual space where a plurality of objects are placed, on a real time basis according to a position of a viewpoint defined in the virtual space, and sequentially displaying the image; a viewpoint position change section for changing the position of the viewpoint defined in the virtual space according to a first operation by the user; and an object selection section for selecting one or more objects among the objects placed in the image displayed by the virtual space image display section, according to a second operation by the user.