18380399. ENVIRONMENT SHARING simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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ENVIRONMENT SHARING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Shih-Sang Chiu of Menlo Park CA (US)
Alexandre Da Veiga of San Francisco CA (US)
David H. Huang of San Mateo CA (US)
Jonathan Perron of Felton CA (US)
Jordan A. Cazamias of San Francisco CA (US)
ENVIRONMENT SHARING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18380399 titled 'ENVIRONMENT SHARING
Simplified Explanation
Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that generate and share/transmit a 3D representation of a physical environment during a communication session. Some of the elements (e.g., points) of the 3D representation may be replaced to improve the quality and/or efficiency of the modeling and transmitting processes. A user's device may provide a view and/or feedback during a scan of the physical environment during the communication session to facilitate accurate understanding of what is being transmitted. Additional information, e.g., a second representation of a portion of the physical environment, may also be transmitted during a communication session. The second representations may represent an aspect (e.g., more details, photo quality images, live, etc.) of a portion not represented by the 3D representation.
- Devices, systems, and methods for generating and sharing/transmitting a 3D representation of a physical environment during a communication session are disclosed.
- Elements of the 3D representation can be replaced to improve modeling and transmitting processes.
- User's device can provide a view and feedback during a scan of the physical environment to ensure accurate understanding of the transmitted data.
- Additional information, such as a second representation of a portion of the physical environment, can be transmitted during the communication session.
- The second representations provide more details, photo quality images, or live aspects of the physical environment not represented by the 3D representation.
Potential Applications
This technology can have various potential applications, including:
- Remote collaboration and communication, allowing users to share and visualize physical environments in real-time.
- Virtual tours and remote inspections, enabling users to explore and assess locations without physically being present.
- Augmented reality experiences, integrating virtual elements into real-world environments for gaming, education, or training purposes.
- Remote assistance and troubleshooting, where experts can remotely view and analyze physical environments to provide guidance or support.
Problems Solved
The technology addresses several problems, such as:
- Limited ability to accurately convey the details and spatial aspects of a physical environment during remote communication.
- Difficulty in understanding and interpreting transmitted data without proper visualization and feedback.
- Inefficiency in modeling and transmitting large-scale or complex physical environments.
- Lack of real-time collaboration and interaction in remote scenarios.
Benefits
The technology offers several benefits, including:
- Enhanced communication and understanding of physical environments during remote sessions.
- Improved efficiency and accuracy in modeling and transmitting 3D representations.
- Real-time visualization and feedback for accurate interpretation of transmitted data.
- Increased flexibility and convenience in remote collaboration and exploration of physical spaces.
Original Abstract Submitted
Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that generate and share/transmit a 3D representation of a physical environment during a communication session. Some of the elements (e.g., points) of the 3D representation may be replaced to improve the quality and/or efficiency of the modeling and transmitting processes. A user's device may provide a view and/or feedback during a scan of the physical environment during the communication session to facilitate accurate understanding of what is being transmitted. Additional information, e.g., a second representation of a portion of the physical environment, may also be transmitted during a communication session. The second representations may represent an aspect (e.g., more details, photo quality images, live, etc.) of a portion not represented by the 3D representation.
