XR Object Tracking via Adaptive Optical Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing object tracking technologies in XR devices face challenges such as complex installation processes, high costs, poor expandability, and inconvenience due to the need for multiple localizers and different tracking requirements in various XR application scenes, leading to inaccurate location data and increased energy consumption.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for object tracking using a first device equipped with a motion sensor and light emitting elements, where an optical configuration is determined based on the operating mode to control light emission, enabling flexible and efficient tracking by adjusting light emission density, brightness, and timing to adapt to different scenes and positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple localizers are used to meet different tracking requirements in various XR application scenes, then tracking accuracy and adaptability are improved, but device complexity and installation process complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies a single all-in-one tracking device that can perform multiple tracking functions (optical tracking, inertial tracking, magnetic tracking) and adapt to different XR application scenes through configurable operating modes, eliminating the need for multiple separate localizers while maintaining tracking accuracy and adaptability across various scenarios
2Measurement precision
If multiple localizers and different tracking configurations are deployed, then tracking precision in various scenes is improved, but installation process complexity and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The tracking device is divided into functional modules (optical tracking module, inertial tracking module, magnetic tracking module) that can operate independently or in combination, allowing the system to achieve high measurement precision for different tracking requirements without requiring complex installation of multiple separate localizers
Solution Approach 2:
The all-in-one tracking device provides universal tracking capability across multiple XR application scenes through configurable operating modes, enabling the system to achieve accurate location data for different scenes without time-consuming installation processes
3Reliability
If light emitting elements are activated for optical tracking, then tracking capability is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic control of light emitting elements based on the current operating mode and tracking requirements, allowing the system to activate light elements only when optical tracking is needed and adjust their emission characteristics to balance tracking reliability with energy consumption
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes parameters of light emitting elements (such as emission intensity, duration, and frequency) according to different operating modes and tracking requirements, enabling the system to maintain reliable tracking while minimizing energy consumption through optimized light emission parameters
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides high expandability and energy efficiency by optimizing light emission based on the operating mode, ensuring accurate tracking and improved user experience across various XR applications.
Implementation Method 1
the first device comprising a motion sensor and at least one light emitting element, the optical configuration used for controlling light emission of the at least one light emitting element
Data Source
AI summary
According to embodiments of the disclosure, a method, an apparatus, a device, and a storage medium for object tracking are provided. The method includes determining an optical configuration associated with an operating mode of a first device, the operating mode is related to a scene of the object tracking, and the scene depending on an application with the object tracking or a part of the application with the object tracking, the first device comprising a motion sensor and at least one light emitting element, the optical configuration used for controlling light emission of the at least one light emitting element; and setting up the first device based at least on the optical configuration to perform object tracking by tracking light emitted by the at least one light emitting element and/or according to sensing data of the motion sensor. Thus, different configurations can be made for different operating modes.