Patent Application
20190325244
This application claims the benefit of Complete Patent Application bearing application no. 201841015068, filed on Apr. 20, 2018 in India.
Embodiments of a present disclosure relate to virtual painting system and more particularly to, system and method to enable creative playing on a computing device.
Popular game and computer systems have painting-based games in which regular palm-type controllers or a computer mouse has been used to move a displayed virtual paintbrush on a virtual canvas. In today's realm of multiple screens kids are subjected to play through gadgets. Creative play on gadgets is always achieved by clicking and dragging fingers endlessly over screen. Most painting and drawing applications available on mobile devices direct the use of fingers to draw, pick colours and paint. Instead, certain system promotes the use of stylus. Either of such methods invariantly provide a mechanism to draw on the screen. However, such systems do not immerse a user into a realistic gaming experience of painting or drawing on real or virtual surfaces.
In some systems, one approach of capturing handwritten information by using a pen is used. In such approach the location of the pen is determined during painting. The pen functions by using a camera to capture an image of a surface encoded with a predefined pattern to determine a location of a pen on the surface. Some systems also have electronics arrangement to determine the position of the pen in the two-dimensional and three-dimensional space. However, such systems have low efficiency for the determination of the location of the pen on the surface.
Hence, there is a need for an interactive system for creative playing to address the aforementioned issues.
In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a system to enable creative playing on a computing device is provided. The system includes a surface configured to provide a medium for a first user input. The system also includes a controller configured to monitor and control the navigation based on a second user input. The system further includes an imaging device adapter operatively coupled to the computing device and houses an optical element. The optical element is configured to transfer the first user input to the computing device as an visual object using an imaging device. The computing device includes an image processing subsystem configured to identify a region of interest in the visual object . The image processing subsystem is also configured to convert the region of interest into a plurality of vector objects. The image processing subsystem is further configured to map a predefined animation on the plurality of vector objects to enable creative playing.
In accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure, a method to enable creative playing on a computing device is provided. The method includes providing a medium for a first user input. The method also includes monitoring and controlling the navigation based on a second user input. The method further includes transferring the user input to the computing device as a visual object. The method further includes identifying a region of interest in the visual object . The method further includes converting the region of interest into a plurality of vector objects. The method further includes mapping a predefined animation on the plurality of vector objects to enable creative playing.
To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the disclosure will follow by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended figures. It is to be appreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting in scope. The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the appended figures.
The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:
Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated system, and such further applications of the principles of the disclosure as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present disclosure.
The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or sub-systems or elements or structures or components preceded by “comprises . . . a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, sub-systems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additional sub-systems, additional elements, additional structures or additional components. Appearances of the phrase “in an embodiment”, “in another embodiment” and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment.
Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting.
In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to a number of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a system and method to enable creative playing on a computing device. The system includes a surface configured to provide a medium for a first user input. The system also includes a controller configured to monitor and control the navigation based on a second user input. The system further includes an imaging device adapter operatively coupled to the computing device and houses an optical element. The optical element is configured to transfer the first user input to the computing device as a visual object using an imaging device. The computing device includes an image processing subsystem configured to identify a region of interest in the visual object. The image processing subsystem is also configured to convert the region of interest into a plurality of vector objects. The image processing subsystem is further configured to map a predefined animation on the plurality of vector objects to enable creative playing.
[19] The system (10) further includes a controller (40) configured to monitor and control the navigation based on a second user input. In a specific embodiment, the controller (40) may include a plurality of control buttons configured to receive the second user input. The second user input may be a control signal input by the user using the plurality of control buttons. In some embodiments, controller (40) is coupled to the computing device (30) using plug and jack arrangement. The controller (40) plugs in to the jack of the computing device (30). The controller (40) draws power from the computing device (30) as controller (40) does not have a power source.
Furthermore, the system (10) includes an imaging device adapter (50) operatively coupled to the computing device (30) and houses an optical element (60). The optical element (60) is configured to transfer the first user input to the computing device (30) as a visual object using an imaging device (not shown in
Moreover, the computing device (30) includes an image processing subsystem (70) which is configured to identify a region of interest in the visual object . In a specific embodiment, the computing device (30) may be a standalone screen. The image processing subsystem (70) is further configured to convert the region of interest into a plurality of vector objects. In one embodiment, the plurality of vector objects may be represented in a two-dimensional space. In another embodiment, the plurality of vector objects may be represented in a three-dimensional model in the two-dimensional space. In such embodiment, the system (10) may generate 3D models from the drawing with one or more models for mesh generation and modelling.
The image processing subsystem (70) is further configured to map a predefined animation on the plurality of vector objects to enable creative playing. In some embodiments, the image processing subsystem (70) may map the predefined animation on the plurality of vector objects to create a storyline from the user input. In one embodiment, the image processing subsystem (70) of the computing device (30) may be located on a cloud server and utilize a cloud server memory for offline content generation such as story book or video.
In some embodiments, the surface (20) may include a magnetic clip (90) to hold the paper (80) in place on the surface (20). In such embodiment, the paper (80) clipped on the surface (20) may provide a medium for the user input such as drawing. The user may draw a sketch or a painting on the paper (80) clipped on the surface (20) using the pen. The system (10) includes a stand (100) configured to mount the computing device (30) at an angle to the surface (20). In one embodiment, the computing device (30) may include a tablet or a mobile phone. In such embodiment, the stand (100) may be integrated into the surface (20) to be a single unit.
The system (10) further includes a controller (40) configured to monitor and control the navigation based on the input provided by the user using the controller. In a specific embodiment, the controller (40) may include a plurality of control buttons (110) configured to receive the second user input. The controller (40) plugs in to the jack of the computing device (30). In such embodiment, the controller (40) may include three control buttons and a plug that may plugs into the 3.5mm audio jack input of the computing device (30). In some embodiments, the controller may plug into a USB port of the computing device. In one embodiment, the controller (40) may draw the power from the computing device (30) as controller (40) does not have a power source. In another embodiment, the controller may draw the power from an in-built power source of controller. The controller (40) triggers the capture of the visual object which the controller (40) triggers the capture of each step of drawing. The controller (40) aids in the creative play process by advancing or repeating certain steps in the creative game play as directed by the button presses in the controller (40).
Furthermore, the system (10) includes an imaging device adapter (50) operatively coupled to the computing device (30) and houses an optical element (60). The optical element (60) is configured to transfer the drawing to the computing device (30) as a visual object using an imaging device. In a specific embodiment, the visual object may include an image or a video. In one embodiment, the optical element (60) may include a periscopic prism. In a specific embodiment, the imaging device may include a camera. The optical element (60) works on a property of inversion of field of view. The optical element inverts the field of view in front of the camera and the camera captures the visual object of the drawing or writing. The system (I 0) may include a plurality of image processing techniques done on the visual object obtained through the imaging device.
Moreover, the computing device (30) includes an image processing subsystem (not shown in
The image processing subsystem (not shown in
Furthermore, the method (150) includes transferring the user input to the computing device in step 180. The method (150) further includes identifying a region of interest in the user input in step 190. The method (150) further includes converting the region of interest into a plurality of vector objects in step 200. The method (150) further incudes mapping a predefined animation on the plurality of vector objects to enable creative playing in step 210. In some embodiments, mapping a predefined animation on the plurality of vector objects may include mapping a predefined animation on the plurality of vector objects to create a storyline from the user input.
In a specific embodiment, the method (150) includes utilize a cloud server memory for offline content generation such as story book or video.
Various embodiments of the present disclosure enable creative playing on a computing device like a mobile device or a tablet by providing a mechanism to draw with a physical pen and paper. Engage a user in creative playing with a pen and a paper and the user may see his or creations come to life and action on the console and thereby bring in the same fun and excitement of creative playing on any physical medium.
Furthermore, the system pushes the limit of creative playing by building various system components that enables to draw anything in front of the computing device and bring those creations to life and action within the computing device.
In addition, the system engages the child with unique storytelling techniques to simulate creative thinking in kids to play via creative playing as the system utilizes a cloud server memory for offline content generation such as story book or video.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory of the disclosure and are not intended to be restrictive thereof.
While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.
The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, order of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependent on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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| 201841015068 | Apr 2018 | IN | national |
