METHODS FOR DISPLAYING AND REARRANGING OBJECTS IN AN ENVIRONMENT

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Benjamin Hylak of San Francisco CA (US)

Benjamin H. Boesel of Jackson WY (US)

Danielle M. Price of Los Gatos CA (US)

Stephen O. Lemay of Palo Alto CA (US)

Zoey C. Taylor of San Francisco CA (US)

METHODS FOR DISPLAYING AND REARRANGING OBJECTS IN AN ENVIRONMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240361835 titled 'METHODS FOR DISPLAYING AND REARRANGING OBJECTS IN AN ENVIRONMENT

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a computer system that can selectively recenter virtual content to a user's viewpoint and gather virtual content based on user input.

Key Features and Innovation:

Selective recentring of virtual content to match user viewpoint
Gathering of virtual content based on user input
Presentation of virtual content in different spatial arrangements based on user input

Potential Applications: This technology could be used in virtual reality systems, video games, and augmented reality applications to enhance user experience and interaction with virtual content.

Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenge of ensuring that virtual content is presented in a way that is most relevant and engaging to the user, based on their input and interactions.

Benefits:

Improved user experience in virtual environments
Enhanced interaction with virtual content
Customized presentation of virtual content based on user preferences

Commercial Applications: The technology could be applied in the development of virtual reality games, training simulations, and virtual tours for real estate or tourism industries.

Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the computer system determine when to recenter virtual content? 2. What are the potential limitations of selectively gathering virtual content based on user input?

Frequently Updated Research: There may be ongoing research in the field of human-computer interaction and virtual reality technologies that could impact the development and implementation of this selective recentring technology.

Original Abstract Submitted

in some embodiments, a computer system selectively recenters virtual content to a viewpoint of a user. in some embodiments, a computer system selectively recenters virtual content and/or gathers the virtual content. in some embodiments, a computer system presents virtual content with a first spatial arrangement when an input corresponds to a recentering operation and presents the virtual content with a second spatial arrangement when the input corresponds to a gathering operation.