Apple wants to make it easier for developers to create virtual objects as evidenced by a newly granted patent for a “Virtual Object Kit.”
About the patent
Some devices are capable of generating and presenting computer-generated reality (CGR) environments. Some CGR environments include virtual environments that are simulated replacements of physical environments. Some CGR environments include augmented environments that are modified versions of physical environments. Some devices that present CGR environments include mobile communication devices such as smartphones, head-mountable displays (HMDs), eyeglasses, heads-up displays (HUDs), and optical projection systems.
However, Apple says that most previously available devices that present CGR environments are ineffective at presenting representations of certain objects. For example, some previously available devices that present CGR environments are unsuitable for presenting representations of objects that are associated with an action.
Summary of the patent
Here’s Apple’s abstract of the patent: “In some implementations, a method includes obtaining a virtual object kit that includes a set of virtual object templates of a particular virtual object type. In some implementations, the virtual object kit includes a plurality of groups of components. In some implementations, each of the plurality of groups of components is associated with a particular portion of a virtual object. Apple wants to overcome this limitation with devices, systems, and methods for synthesizing a virtual object from a virtual object kit.
“In some implementations, the method includes receiving a request to assemble a virtual object. In some implementations, the request includes a selection of components from at least some of the plurality of groups of components. In some implementations, the method includes synthesizing the virtual object in accordance with the request.”
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