17601874. ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

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ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Sangjun Ahn of Suwon-si (KR)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17601874 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an electronic device that uses a camera and a display to display virtual objects based on the identification of real objects in an image and the spatial information associated with those objects.

  • The electronic device includes a camera, display, memory, and processor.
  • The camera captures an image that contains at least one object.
  • The processor identifies the type of object in the image.
  • Based on the object type, the processor obtains spatial information related to that object.
  • The display is controlled by the processor to show a virtual object based on the spatial information.

Potential Applications

  • Augmented reality applications
  • Gaming and entertainment experiences
  • Virtual shopping experiences
  • Virtual home decoration and interior design

Problems Solved

  • Enhances user experience by overlaying virtual objects onto real-world scenes
  • Provides interactive and immersive experiences
  • Enables users to visualize and interact with virtual objects in real-time

Benefits

  • Allows users to see virtual objects in their physical environment
  • Enhances the functionality and versatility of electronic devices
  • Provides a more engaging and interactive user experience
  • Opens up new possibilities for various industries such as gaming, retail, and design.


Original Abstract Submitted

Disclosed is an electronic device that includes: a camera; a display; a memory storing one or more instructions; and a processor configured to execute the one or more instructions to obtain, by the camera, an image including at least one object, identify an object type of the at least one object, obtain spatial information corresponding to the object type, based on the object type, and control the display, to display, a virtual object, based on the spatial information.