VR Browser Compatibility Switching via Native App Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face complexity and reduced enjoyment in browsing virtual reality (VR) webpages due to the need to manually select a compatible browser for their VR helmet, as different helmets support different browsers, leading to unfamiliar browser usage.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device method that automatically detects the VR helmet type, identifies supported browsers, and switches the VR content to a compatible browser if the current browser does not support it, allowing users to browse VR content with their familiar browser.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If users manually select a browser for their VR helmet, then they can ensure compatibility, but the operation complexity increases and user experience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically detecting the VR helmet type and selecting a compatible browser without user intervention. The native application identifies the connected VR helmet and automatically determines which browser to use, eliminating the need for users to manually check compatibility or make selections.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from the VR helmet connection status and type identification to automatically adjust browser selection. When a VR helmet is detected, the system receives feedback about the helmet type and automatically responds by switching to a compatible browser based on pre-established compatibility rules.
2Ease of operation
If users are forced to use a familiar browser, then ease of operation improves, but compatibility with VR helmet may be lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts browser selection based on real-time detection of VR helmet connection. Users can start with their familiar browser, and when a VR helmet is detected, the system automatically switches to a compatible browser. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to balance user preference with technical compatibility requirements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple browsers are supported for different VR helmets, then adaptability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The native application serves multiple functions: it detects VR helmet connections, identifies helmet types, determines compatible browsers, and manages browser switching all in one unified system. This multi-functional approach consolidates what would otherwise be separate complex processes into a single universal application.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-establishing compatibility relationships between browsers and VR helmets. Before users need to use VR content, the system has already determined which browsers work with which helmets and stores this compatibility information, allowing for automatic and instant browser selection when a helmet is connected.
Data Source
AI summary
A method for browsing virtual reality (VR) webpage content is provided. The browsing method includes: identifying a device information of a VR helmet by a native application; sending out a notification message by a first browser when it is detected that a VR webpage is browsed; retrieving a webpage information corresponding to the VR webpage and providing the webpage information to the native application by an extension component of the first browser in response to the notification message; determining, by the native application, whether the first browser supports the VR helmet to display a VR content of the VR webpage according to the device information; opening the VR webpage through a second browser, which supports the VR helmet to display the VR content, by the native application according to the webpage information when it is determined that the first browser does not support the VR helmet.