18485620. TERMINAL APPARATUS, IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 TERMINAL APPARATUS, IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 TERMINAL APPARATUS, IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
TERMINAL APPARATUS, IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Wataru Kaku of Musashino-shi (JP)
TERMINAL APPARATUS, IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18485620 titled 'TERMINAL APPARATUS, IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The terminal apparatus described in the patent application is designed to create and display a virtual three-dimensional space where a user interacts with displayed objects. Here are some key points to explain the innovation:
- Controller generates an image of a shadow of the user object based on the positional relationship between the virtual light source, display object, and user object.
- First image is displayed on a second display for a second user, and the second image (shadow of the user object) is superimposed on the first image.
- When a change in the relative position of the first user is detected, the user object's position is adjusted accordingly, and the second image is updated to reflect this change.
- The updated second image is then reflected on the second display.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in virtual reality gaming, interactive displays, and collaborative work environments.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of creating a more immersive and interactive user experience in virtual environments.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include enhanced user engagement, improved collaboration, and a more realistic virtual environment.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include virtual reality gaming systems, interactive museum exhibits, and virtual meeting platforms.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be interactive projection mapping systems used in art installations and entertainment events.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system handle multiple users interacting in the virtual space simultaneously?
The patent application does not provide details on how the system manages interactions between multiple users in the virtual environment.
What hardware requirements are needed to implement this technology?
The patent application does not specify the hardware components or specifications required to deploy this terminal apparatus.
Original Abstract Submitted
A terminal apparatus includes a controller configured to generate, based on a positional relationship between a virtual light source, a display object corresponding to a first display, and a user object corresponding to a first user who operates a first image displayed on the first display, which are disposed in a virtual three-dimensional space, an image of a shadow of the user object, as a second image, display the first image on a second display toward a second user and superimpose the second image on the first image on the second display, upon detecting a change in a relative position of the first user, adjust a relative position of the user object according to the detected change, update the second image based on a change in the positional relationship resulting from adjustment, and reflect an update of the second image on the second display.
