18465098. SYSTEM AND METHOD OF APPLICATION-BASED THREE-DIMENSIONAL REFINEMENT IN MULTI-USER COMMUNICATION SESSIONS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF APPLICATION-BASED THREE-DIMENSIONAL REFINEMENT IN MULTI-USER COMMUNICATION SESSIONS

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Connor A. Smith of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Christopher D. Mckenzie of Burlingame CA (US)

Nathan Gitter of Cupertino CA (US)

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF APPLICATION-BASED THREE-DIMENSIONAL REFINEMENT IN MULTI-USER COMMUNICATION SESSIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18465098 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD OF APPLICATION-BASED THREE-DIMENSIONAL REFINEMENT IN MULTI-USER COMMUNICATION SESSIONS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes methods for application-based spatial refinement in a multi-user communication session involving two electronic devices. When a request to move a shared object in a three-dimensional environment is received, the first electronic device determines the type of object and moves it accordingly, along with the user's avatar.

• Explanation of the patent:

 * Application-based spatial refinement in multi-user communication sessions
 * Moving shared objects in a three-dimensional environment based on object type
 * Differentiating between object types and user input for movement
 * Moving shared objects without affecting the user's avatar

Potential Applications

The technology could be applied in virtual reality gaming, collaborative design software, and remote team meetings.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the issue of efficiently managing shared objects in a collaborative virtual environment without disrupting user interactions.

Benefits

The benefits include improved user experience, seamless collaboration, and enhanced productivity in virtual environments.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications include virtual reality platforms, online collaboration tools, and remote team communication software.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be existing virtual reality applications that allow multiple users to interact in a shared virtual space.

Unanswered Questions

How does the technology handle conflicts between multiple users trying to move the same shared object simultaneously?

The patent application does not address how conflicts between users attempting to move the same shared object are resolved.

What measures are in place to prevent unauthorized users from manipulating shared objects in the virtual environment?

The patent application does not specify any security measures to prevent unauthorized users from manipulating shared objects in the virtual environment.

Original Abstract Submitted

Some examples of the disclosure are directed to methods for application-based spatial refinement in a multi-user communication session including a first electronic device and a second electronic device. While the first electronic device is presenting a three-dimensional environment, the first electronic device receives an input corresponding to a request to move a shared object in the three-dimensional environment. In accordance with a determination that the shared object is an object of a first type, the first electronic device moves the shared object and an avatar of a user in the three-dimensional environment in accordance with the input. In accordance with a determination that the shared object is an object of a second type, different from the first type, and the input is a first type of input, the first electronic device moves the shared object in the three-dimensional environment in accordance with the input, without moving the avatar.