18209912. WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISPLAYING VIRTUAL OBJECT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

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WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISPLAYING VIRTUAL OBJECT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Sunho Kim of Sunwon-si (KR)

Minseoung Woo of Suwon-si (KR)

Hyunjun Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISPLAYING VIRTUAL OBJECT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18209912 titled 'WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISPLAYING VIRTUAL OBJECT AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The wearable electronic device described in the patent application includes a display, a camera, and at least one processor connected to the display and the camera. The processor is programmed to perform several functions, such as displaying an image captured by the camera on the display, displaying a first virtual object in a specific area of the displayed image, replacing the first virtual object with an enlarged second virtual object based on user input, mapping a portion of the second virtual object to the corresponding area of the displayed image, mapping the remaining portion of the second virtual object to the surrounding area of the displayed image, and displaying the mapped portion of the second virtual object on the displayed image.

  • The wearable electronic device has a display, camera, and processor.
  • The processor controls the display to show an image from the camera.
  • The processor can display a first virtual object in a specific area of the image.
  • The processor can replace the first virtual object with an enlarged second virtual object based on user input.
  • The processor maps a portion of the second virtual object to the corresponding area of the displayed image.
  • The processor maps the remaining portion of the second virtual object to the surrounding area of the displayed image.
  • The processor displays the mapped portion of the second virtual object on the displayed image.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Augmented reality experiences: The device can overlay virtual objects onto the real world captured by the camera, enhancing the user's perception of their surroundings.
  • Gaming: The device can be used to create interactive and immersive gaming experiences by overlaying virtual objects onto the real world.
  • Virtual shopping: Users can try on virtual clothing or accessories by overlaying them onto their own image captured by the camera.
  • Remote assistance: The device can be used for remote assistance, where a user can share their live camera feed with an expert who can provide guidance by overlaying virtual objects or annotations onto the image.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Limited display space: The device allows for the display of enlarged virtual objects by mapping them onto the surrounding area of the displayed image, overcoming the limitation of the physical display size.
  • Interactive virtual object manipulation: The device enables users to interact with virtual objects by replacing and enlarging them based on user input, providing a more immersive and engaging experience.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Enhanced user experience: The device provides a more immersive and interactive experience by overlaying virtual objects onto the real world captured by the camera.
  • Increased functionality: Users can perform various tasks such as gaming, virtual shopping, and remote assistance using the device.
  • Improved visualization: The device allows for the display of enlarged virtual objects, providing a clearer and more detailed view for the user.


Original Abstract Submitted

A wearable electronic device includes: a display, a camera, and at least one processor operatively connected with the display and the camera. The at least one processor is configured to, control to display an image obtained by the camera on the display, control to display a first virtual object in a partial area of the displayed image, control to replace the displayed first virtual object with an enlarged second virtual object based on receiving a user input to enlarge the first virtual object through the camera, map a first portion of the second virtual object to an area corresponding to the displayed image, map a remaining portion of the second virtual object that does not include the first portion to a surrounding area of the area corresponding to the displayed image, and control to display the first portion of the second virtual object on the displayed image.

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