Merging Computer-Generated Objects: abstract simplified (18121673)

• This abstract for appeared for patent application number 18121673 Titled 'Merging Computer-Generated Objects'

Simplified Explanation

This method involves displaying computer-generated objects in an environment, including a first object with controls for modifying a content item. Extremity tracking data is obtained while these objects are displayed. The first object is then moved based on this tracking data. If the new position of the first object is close enough to a second object, they are merged to create a third object for modifying the content item. This third object is then displayed.

Original Abstract Submitted

A method includes displaying a plurality of computer-generated objects, including a first computer-generated object at a first position within an environment and a second computer-generated object at a second position within the environment. The first computer-generated object corresponds to a first user interface element that includes a first set of controls for modifying a content item. The method includes, while displaying the plurality of computer-generated objects, obtaining extremity tracking data. The method includes moving the first computer-generated object from the first position to a third position within the environment based on the extremity tracking data. The method includes, in accordance with a determination that the third position satisfies a proximity threshold with respect to the second position, merging the first computer-generated object with the second computer-generated object in order to generate a third computer-generated object for modifying the content item. The method includes displaying the third computer-generated object.