18242955. ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR OBTAINING LOCATION OF VIRTUAL OBJECT AND METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

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ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR OBTAINING LOCATION OF VIRTUAL OBJECT AND METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Choelmin Park of Suwon-si (KR)

Sungoh Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Jaeyung Yeo of Suwon-si (KR)

Chungwan Hong of Suwon-si (KR)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR OBTAINING LOCATION OF VIRTUAL OBJECT AND METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18242955 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR OBTAINING LOCATION OF VIRTUAL OBJECT AND METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an electronic device that can arrange virtual objects in a virtual space based on user information and the location of other virtual objects.

  • The device receives a signal requesting the placement of a virtual object in a virtual space.
  • It uses user information to identify a group of virtual objects related to the requested object.
  • Based on the location of other virtual objects in the group, it determines a suitable location for the requested object in the virtual space.
  • It then transmits a signal representing the placement of the virtual object in the identified location.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in virtual reality gaming, interior design simulations, and augmented reality applications.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of efficiently arranging virtual objects in a virtual space based on user preferences and the spatial relationships between objects.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include enhanced user experience, personalized virtual environments, and improved spatial organization in virtual spaces.

Potential Commercial Applications

Potential commercial applications of this technology include virtual reality software development, interior design tools, and augmented reality applications for retail and entertainment industries.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be virtual reality software that allows users to interact with virtual objects in a virtual space based on user preferences and spatial relationships between objects.

Unanswered Questions

How does the device handle conflicts between the requested virtual object and existing virtual objects in the virtual space?

The abstract does not provide information on how the device resolves conflicts between the requested virtual object and other virtual objects already present in the virtual space. This could be a crucial aspect of the technology that needs further clarification.

Can the device adapt to changes in the virtual space dynamically?

It is not clear from the abstract whether the device can dynamically adjust the placement of virtual objects in response to changes in the virtual space. This capability could be important for real-time applications where the virtual environment is constantly evolving.


Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic device includes at least one processor that is configured to receive, from an external electronic device, a first signal including a request for arranging a first virtual object in a virtual space. The at least one processor is configured to obtain, by using first user information with respect to the first virtual object and second user information with respect to second virtual objects, a group corresponding to the first virtual object among groups respectively corresponding to second virtual objects. The at least one processor is configured to identify, based on a location of at least one second virtual object included in the group corresponding to the first virtual object, a first location in the virtual space. The at least one processor is configured to transmit, a second signal, to the external electronic device, representing the first virtual object being disposed in the identified first location in the virtual space.