17547068. ANCHORING VIRTUAL CONTENT TO PHYSICAL SURFACES simplified abstract (QUALCOMM Incorporated)
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ANCHORING VIRTUAL CONTENT TO PHYSICAL SURFACES
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Inventor(s)
Chad Willkie of Cardiff by the Sea CA (US)
ANCHORING VIRTUAL CONTENT TO PHYSICAL SURFACES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17547068 titled 'ANCHORING VIRTUAL CONTENT TO PHYSICAL SURFACES
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system and method for rendering virtual content in a physical environment. Here are the key points:
- The system determines a surface plane in the physical environment.
- Virtual content is rendered in a perspective at a specific location in the scene.
- A content placement indicator is rendered on a first space of the surface plane, indicating where the virtual content can be placed.
- The system determines the locations of objects on the surface associated with the surface plane.
- Based on user input, the content placement indicator is rendered on a second space of the surface plane, indicating an alternative location for the virtual content.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Augmented reality applications where virtual content can be placed in a physical environment.
- Interior design applications where users can visualize how furniture or decor would look in their space.
- Gaming applications where virtual objects can be placed and interacted with in the real world.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Provides a way to accurately render virtual content in a physical environment.
- Allows users to easily visualize and place virtual objects in real-world spaces.
- Overcomes the challenge of determining suitable locations for virtual content placement.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhances user experience by seamlessly integrating virtual content into the real world.
- Provides a more accurate representation of how virtual objects would look and interact in a physical environment.
- Simplifies the process of placing virtual content by providing content placement indicators.
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and techniques are provided for rendering virtual content in a scene. An example method includes determining a surface plane in a scene of a physical environment; rendering virtual content in a perspective at a location in the scene; rendering a content placement indicator associated with the virtual content on a first space of the surface plane, the content placement indicator indicating the first space for placement of the virtual content; determining one or more locations of one or more objects on a surface associated with the surface plane; and responsive to an input, rendering the content placement indicator on a second space of the surface plane, the second space being determined based on the one or more locations and input, the content placement indicator indicating the second space for placement of the virtual content.
