18066663. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING VIRTUAL OBJECTS IN DIFFERENT BRIGHTNESSES simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING VIRTUAL OBJECTS IN DIFFERENT BRIGHTNESSES
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Seungnyun Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING VIRTUAL OBJECTS IN DIFFERENT BRIGHTNESSES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18066663 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING VIRTUAL OBJECTS IN DIFFERENT BRIGHTNESSES
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method and apparatus for displaying virtual objects with different brightness levels. Here are the key points:
- The apparatus includes an illuminance sensor, a camera module, a display module, a memory, and a processor.
- The processor measures the illuminance using the illuminance sensor.
- The brightness of a first virtual object is set based on the measured illuminance.
- The distance between the first virtual object and a second virtual object is identified.
- The brightness of the second virtual object is set based on the brightness of the first virtual object and the identified distance.
- The display module is controlled by the processor to display the first and second virtual objects with the set brightness levels.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications can benefit from more realistic and immersive experiences by adjusting the brightness of virtual objects based on their distance and the surrounding illuminance.
- Gaming and entertainment industries can use this technology to enhance visual effects and create more engaging virtual environments.
- Architectural and interior design applications can simulate lighting conditions and help users visualize how different objects would appear in different lighting scenarios.
Problems solved by this technology:
- In virtual environments, all virtual objects are typically displayed with the same brightness level, which can make the scene look unrealistic and less immersive.
- The brightness of virtual objects is not adjusted based on their distance from the viewer, leading to inconsistencies in perception.
- Existing methods for adjusting brightness in virtual environments may not take into account the surrounding illuminance, resulting in unnatural lighting effects.
Benefits of this technology:
- Provides a more realistic and immersive experience in virtual environments by adjusting the brightness of virtual objects based on their distance and the surrounding illuminance.
- Enhances visual effects in gaming and entertainment applications, making the virtual world more engaging and visually appealing.
- Helps users visualize and evaluate different lighting scenarios in architectural and interior design applications, improving the accuracy of virtual representations.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method and an apparatus for differently displaying brightness of virtual objects are provided. The apparatus includes an illuminance sensor, a camera module, a display module, a memory, and a processor operatively connected to the illuminance sensor, the camera module, the display module, and the memory, wherein the processor is configured to measure illuminance through the illuminance sensor, set the brightness of a first virtual object on the basis of the measured illuminance, identify the distance between the first virtual object and a second virtual object, set the brightness of the second virtual object on the basis of the brightness of the first virtual object and the identified distance, and control the display of the first virtual object and the second virtual object through the display module on the basis of the set brightness.
