VR Camera Composition Switching Across Heterogeneous Networks

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Solution Overview

Problem

In metaverse-related content systems, devices accessing a metaverse server through different network operators face varying communication environments and capabilities due to differences in network slices and edge computing support, leading to inconsistent transmission/reception with the server.

Innovation Solution

An electronic device executes a camera application, establishes a communication connection with an external device, displays a space based on received data, transmits a request for changing the space composition, and displays the altered space upon receiving a response, allowing for the capture of a composition-changed image.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If devices access the metaverse server through different network operators, then device connectivity and access capability are improved, but communication environment consistency and transmission reliability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice connectivityVSAvoidcommunication environment consistency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by customizing the virtual space composition and data transmission parameters according to each device's specific network environment. Different devices receive tailored compositions that match their communication capabilities, ensuring reliable operation in heterogeneous network conditions while maintaining overall system consistency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts transmission parameters, data composition, and space configuration based on detected network conditions. By changing parameters such as data format, composition complexity, and transmission timing according to each device's network operator and environment, the system maintains reliability across diverse connectivity scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If the system supports multiple network operators and environments, then device compatibility is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice compatibilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the system into independent modules: network environment detection, composition determination, data transmission, and virtual space rendering. Each module handles specific tasks independently, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining compatibility across multiple network operators through modular architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The server acts as an intermediary that receives device information, determines appropriate compositions, and manages data transmission. This intermediary layer abstracts the complexity of multi-operator support from individual devices, providing a unified interface that simplifies the system architecture while supporting diverse network environments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Speed

If real-time composition changes are implemented, then user interaction responsiveness is improved, but data transmission frequency and energy consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinteraction responsivenessVSAvoiddata transmission energy
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements periodic composition changes based on detected user interactions or time intervals rather than continuous transmission. Data is transmitted at specific periods or events, maintaining responsive user interaction while reducing overall transmission frequency and associated energy consumption compared to continuous real-time updates.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentUS12597194B2Method for obtaining image related to virtual reality content and electronic device supporting the same
Publication Date: 2026.04.07 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

According to an embodiment, there may be provided an electronic device comprising a communication module comprising communication circuitry; a camera module comprising at least one camera; a display module comprising a display; and at least one processor operatively connected to the communication module, the camera module, and the display module, wherein one or more of the at least one processor is configured to: execute a camera application, establish a communication connection with a first external electronic device corresponding to first identification information through the communication module based on obtaining first identification information while the camera application is executed, display a first space on the execution screen of the camera application through the display module based on data received from the first external electronic device based on the communication connection, transmit a request for changing a composition of the first space to the first external electronic device based on identifying a first event associated with the camera application, display the composition-changed first space on the execution screen of the camera application through the display module based on receiving data generated based on the request, from the first external electronic device, and obtain an image of the composition-changed first space based on an input.