Dynamic Conference Layout Adjustment in XR Virtual Environments

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current virtual conference systems in extended reality (XR) environments face challenges with fixed conference layouts, leading to redundant seating and inflexible adjustments, which hinder user interaction and increase production costs due to inability to dynamically adapt to changes in participants or conference modes.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for dynamically adjusting conference layouts in XR environments based on changes in participants and conference modes, including presenting a first layout, detecting changes, and adjusting to a second layout, as well as determining a reference position for a user's virtual avatar to optimize content sharing window orientation and size.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed conference layout is used in XR virtual environments, then the layout structure is simple and stable, but it causes redundant seating and inflexible adjustments when participant numbers or conference modes change

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelayout adaptabilityVSAvoidlayout adjustment complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic conference layouts that automatically adjust based on participant numbers and conference modes. The system transitions from static pre-defined layouts to dynamic adaptive layouts that recalculate optimal seating arrangements in real-time, enabling the virtual conference environment to adapt flexibly to changing conditions without manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes layout parameters such as table positions, chair arrangements, and spatial configurations based on detected changes in participant numbers and conference modes. By dynamically modifying these spatial parameters, the system achieves adaptability while maintaining automated control to manage the complexity of adjustments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If fixed conference layouts are used, then production costs are reduced through simplified setup, but communication obstacles increase due to inadequate seating arrangements

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication efficiencyVSAvoidlayout setup efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The conference layout system performs self-adjustment by automatically detecting changes in participant numbers and conference modes, then autonomously recalculating and reconfiguring optimal seating arrangements. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for manual layout adjustments while ensuring communication efficiency is maintained through scientifically optimized spatial configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors feedback regarding participant numbers and conference mode changes, then uses this information to dynamically adjust layout configurations. This closed-loop feedback mechanism ensures that seating arrangements always optimize communication efficiency while the automation handles setup efficiency, resolving the contradiction between these two parameters.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Manufacturing precision

If manual layout adjustments are made for each change in participants or conference modes, then layout precision is maintained, but time consumption and operational complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelayout configuration precisionVSAvoidlayout adjustment time

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system pre-calculates and stores multiple conference layout configurations corresponding to different participant numbers and conference modes. When changes are detected, the system quickly retrieves and applies the appropriate pre-configured layout, maintaining high layout configuration precision while dramatically reducing adjustment time compared to manual reconfiguration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment operations with automated computational algorithms that calculate optimal layout configurations. This substitution of mechanical manual adjustment with automated digital computation maintains precise layout configuration while eliminating time consumption and operational complexity associated with manual adjustments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS20240214525A1Methods, apparatuses, devices and storage mediums for interaction in virtual environments

Publication Date: 2024.06.27 BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECH CO LTD

AI summary

According to embodiments of the present disclosure, methods, apparatuses, devices and storage mediums for interaction in virtual environments are provided. A method comprises presenting a first conference layout for a virtual conference in the virtual environment; detecting a change in participants and/or conference modes of the virtual conference; and adjusting the first conference layout to a second conference layout based at least in part on the change. Embodiments herein can lower communication obstacles for participants, reduce production costs of conference layouts, simplify operations to modify conference layouts, and enhance user experience.