Apple inc. (20240355081). VISUAL TECHNIQUES FOR 3D CONTENT simplified abstract

VISUAL TECHNIQUES FOR 3D CONTENT

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Bryce L. Schmidtchen of San Francisco CA (US)

Bryan Cline of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Charles O. Goddard of Los Angeles CA (US)

Michael I. Weinstein of San Francisco CA (US)

Tsao-Wei Huang of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Tobias Rick of Mountain View CA (US)

Vedant Saran of Campbell CA (US)

Alexander Menzies of Menlo Park CA (US)

Alexandre Da Veiga of San Francisco CA (US)

VISUAL TECHNIQUES FOR 3D CONTENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240355081 titled 'VISUAL TECHNIQUES FOR 3D CONTENT

The patent application describes various implementations that offer a view of a 3D environment with a portal for viewing a stereo item positioned behind it. Visual effects are applied based on the texture of the stereo item, such as at cutoff or visible edges, to enhance the viewing experience by changing the appearance of the item or the portal itself. Additionally, there are implementations that provide an immersive view of a stereo item within the 3D environment without using a portal, partially obscuring the surrounding environment for a more focused experience.

• Implementations provide a view of a 3D environment with a portal for viewing a stereo item positioned behind it.
• Visual effects are applied based on the texture of the stereo item to enhance the viewing experience.
• Effects can change the appearance of the stereo item or the portal itself, improving visual comfort and minimizing window violations.
• Some implementations offer an immersive view of a stereo item within the 3D environment without using a portal, partially obscuring the surrounding environment.
• These innovations aim to enhance the viewing experience of stereo items in a 3D environment.

Potential Applications: - Virtual reality experiences - 3D modeling and design - Entertainment and gaming industries

Problems Solved: - Enhancing visual comfort in viewing stereo items - Minimizing window violations in 3D environments

Benefits: - Improved viewing experience - Enhanced immersion in virtual environments - Better focus on stereo items

Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced 3D Viewing Technology for Virtual Reality Applications This technology can be utilized in virtual reality headsets, 3D modeling software, and entertainment platforms to provide users with a more immersive and comfortable viewing experience.

Questions about Enhanced 3D Viewing Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the viewing experience of stereo items in a 3D environment? - The technology enhances the visual comfort by applying visual effects based on the texture of the stereo item, improving the overall viewing experience. 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond virtual reality experiences? - This technology can also be used in 3D modeling, design software, and entertainment industries to enhance the viewing of stereo items in a 3D environment.

Original Abstract Submitted

various implementations provide a view of a 3d environment including a portal for viewing a stereo item (e.g., a photo or video) positioned a distance behind the portal. one or more visual effects are provided based on texture of one or more portions of the stereo item, e.g., texture at cutoff or visible edges of the stereo item. the effects change the appearance of the stereo item or the portal itself, e.g., improving visual comfort issues by minimizing window violations or otherwise enhancing the viewing experience. various implementations provide a view of a 3d environment including an immersive view of a stereo item without using portal. such a visual effect may be provided to partially obscure the surrounding 3d environment.