Apple inc. (20240094863). SYSTEM AND METHOD OF APPLICATION-BASED THREE-DIMENSIONAL REFINEMENT IN MULTI-USER COMMUNICATION SESSIONS simplified abstract

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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 20240094863 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD OF APPLICATION-BASED THREE-DIMENSIONAL REFINEMENT IN MULTI-USER COMMUNICATION SESSIONS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application is directed to methods for application-based spatial refinement in a multi-user communication session involving two electronic devices. When the first electronic device is presenting a three-dimensional environment, it receives input to move a shared object in the environment. If the shared object is of a first type, the device moves the object and a user's avatar accordingly. If the shared object is of a second type and the input is of a first type, the device moves the object without affecting the avatar.

  • Explanation:
 - Method for spatial refinement in multi-user communication sessions
 - Movement of shared objects in a three-dimensional environment based on input type
 - Differentiating between object types and user avatars in the environment
    • Potential Applications:**

- Virtual reality gaming - Collaborative design projects - Remote team meetings

    • Problems Solved:**

- Efficient management of shared objects in a virtual space - Seamless interaction between users in a multi-user environment

    • Benefits:**

- Enhanced user experience in virtual environments - Improved collaboration and communication in remote settings

    • Potential Commercial Applications:**

- Virtual reality software development - Online collaboration platforms - Gaming industry advancements

    • Possible Prior Art:**

- Prior art related to virtual reality communication systems - Previous patents on multi-user interaction in virtual environments

    • Unanswered Questions:**
    • 1. How does the patent application address potential conflicts between multiple users trying to move the same shared object simultaneously?**

- The patent application does not provide specific details on how conflicts between users moving the same shared object are resolved in the multi-user communication session.

    • 2. What measures are in place to ensure the security and privacy of user data within the communication session involving the two electronic devices?**

- The patent application does not mention any security protocols or privacy safeguards implemented to protect user data during the spatial refinement process.


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.

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