XR Content Mode Switching Based on Contextual State
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Solution Overview
Problem
Content displayed in one context may not be appropriate for a different context, such as a presentation mode for a timer widget while riding a bicycle or driving an automobile.
Innovation Solution
Devices and methods for dynamically changing sensory and input modes based on a current contextual state, including detecting changes in context and adjusting presentation and input modes accordingly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If content is displayed in a fixed presentation mode, then the display is simple and consistent, but the content may not be appropriate for different contexts (e.g., riding a bicycle or driving an automobile)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic presentation modes that automatically adjust based on detected contextual state changes. The system transitions from static to dynamic mode selection by monitoring contextual parameters (such as motion sensors, location data, or user activity) and switching between different presentation modes (e.g., full-screen, picture-in-picture, audio-only) to suit the current context, thereby resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes presentation mode parameters (such as display size, orientation, input method availability) based on detected contextual state. When a contextual change is detected, the system modifies these parameters to appropriate values for the new context, enabling adaptability without requiring complete system redesign.
2Ease of operation
If multiple input modes are enabled for XR content, then user interaction flexibility is improved, but determining appropriate input modes for different contexts becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically enables or disables specific input modes based on the detected contextual state. For example, when motion sensors indicate the user is riding a bicycle or driving, the system may disable complex hand gesture inputs and enable voice commands instead. This dynamic adjustment maintains ease of operation by ensuring appropriate input modes are always available while reducing the complexity of managing all possible input modes simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically selects and configures appropriate input modes based on contextual detection, eliminating the need for users to manually configure input settings for different contexts. The contextual state detection and input mode selection process operates autonomously, improving ease of operation while containing system complexity through automation.
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AI summary
In one implementation, a method for dynamically changing sensory and/or input modes associated with content based on a current contextual state. The method includes: while in a first contextual state, presenting extended reality (XR) content, via the display device, according to a first presentation mode and enabling a first set of input modes to be directed to the XR content; detecting a change from the first contextual state to a second contextual state; and in response to detecting the change from the first contextual state to the second contextual state, presenting, via the display device, the XR content according to a second presentation mode different from the first presentation mode and enabling a second set of input modes to be directed to the XR content that are different from the first set of input modes.