Apple inc. (20240312073). METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RESOLVING FOCAL CONFLICT simplified abstract
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METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RESOLVING FOCAL CONFLICT
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Inventor(s)
Alexis Henri Palangie of Palo Alto CA (US)
Shih Sang Chiu of San Francisco CA (US)
Bruno M. Sommer of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Connor Alexander Smith of San Mateo CA (US)
Aaron Mackay Burns of Sunnyvale CA (US)
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RESOLVING FOCAL CONFLICT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240312073 titled 'METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RESOLVING FOCAL CONFLICT
The method described in the patent application involves resolving focal conflict in a computer-generated reality (CGR) environment by overlaying virtual objects on real objects based on their distance from the device.
- The method includes capturing an image of a scene with a real object at a certain distance using an image sensor.
- It then displays a CGR environment with a virtual object at a different distance on a display.
- If the virtual object is closer to the device than the real object, it is overlaid on the scene.
- If the virtual object is farther away, an obfuscation area is used to obscure part of the real object within the area.
Potential Applications: - Augmented reality gaming - Virtual tours and simulations - Training and education in virtual environments
Problems Solved: - Resolving conflicts between real and virtual objects in CGR environments - Enhancing the user experience in mixed reality settings
Benefits: - Improved immersion and realism in CGR environments - Enhanced depth perception and spatial awareness for users
Commercial Applications: Augmented reality applications in gaming, education, training, and virtual tours could benefit from this technology, enhancing user experiences and engagement.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method improve the user experience in CGR environments? 2. What are the potential limitations of overlaying virtual objects on real objects based on distance?
Original Abstract Submitted
in one implementation, a method of resolving focal conflict in a computer-generated reality (cgr) environment is performed by a device including a processor, non-transitory memory, an image sensor, and a display. the method includes capturing, using the image sensor, an image of a scene including a real object in a particular direction at a first distance from the device. the method includes displaying, on the display, a cgr environment including a virtual object in the particular direction at a second distance from the device. in accordance with a determination that the second distance is less than the first distance, the cgr environment includes the virtual object overlaid on the scene. in accordance with a determination that the second distance is greater than the first distance, the cgr environment includes the virtual object with an obfuscation area that obfuscates at least a portion of the real object within the obfuscation area.
