18238297. Displaying Representations of Environments simplified abstract (APPLE INC.)
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Displaying Representations of Environments
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Inventor(s)
Bruno M. Sommer of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Tucker Bull Morgan of San Francisco CA (US)
Shih Sang Chiu of San Francisco CA (US)
Connor Alexander Smith of San Mateo CA (US)
Displaying Representations of Environments - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18238297 titled 'Displaying Representations of Environments
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for displaying a virtual emergency room (ER) environment using diorama-view representations. The method allows for transforming the spatial relationship between objects in the virtual environment based on user input.
- The method displays a virtual home ER environment with diorama-view representations of different ER environments.
- Each diorama-view representation shows ER objects arranged in a spatial relationship based on their corresponding world coordinates.
- When a user interacts with a specific diorama-view representation, the method transforms the virtual environment.
- This transformation changes the spatial relationship between a subset of ER objects based on their world coordinates.
- The method also allows for changing the viewing vector of a diorama-view representation while maintaining the arrangement of ER objects.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Virtual training simulations for emergency medical personnel.
- Virtual reality experiences for medical students to practice ER scenarios.
- Remote collaboration and consultation among medical professionals in different locations.
- Gaming or entertainment applications that involve virtual ER environments.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Provides a more immersive and interactive way to visualize and explore virtual ER environments.
- Allows for dynamic transformations of the virtual environment based on user input.
- Enhances training and learning experiences in the field of emergency medicine.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved understanding and visualization of complex ER environments.
- Enhanced training and skill development for emergency medical personnel.
- Increased engagement and interactivity in virtual reality experiences.
- Facilitates remote collaboration and consultation among medical professionals.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method includes displaying a home ER environment characterized by home ER world coordinates, including one or more diorama-view representation of one or more respective ER environments. Each diorama-view representation includes ER objects arranged in a spatial relationship according to corresponding ER world coordinates. In some implementations, in response to detecting an input directed to a first diorama-view representation, the method includes transforming the home ER environment. Transforming the home ER environment includes transforming the spatial relationship between a subset of the ER objects as a function of the home ER world coordinates and corresponding ER world coordinates. In some implementations, in response to detecting an input associated with a first one of a plurality of diorama-view representations, the method includes changing display of the first one of the plurality of diorama-view representations from a first viewing vector to a second viewing vector while maintaining an arrangement of ER objects.
