Symmetry-by-need Asymmetric Reality

• Ideas for implementing Asymmetric Reality

  • Define partially different parameters as variables X1, X2, X3, …

  • If it is 100% expected, then it should be 100% shared

  • Define the percentage accurately

• For example

  • Distance-based Elastic Synchronization
    • Two people far apart do not need to be in the same place on the virtual timeline, so they experience different times
      • As the two individuals get closer on the spatial axis, bring them closer on the timeline as well
      • Once they are at a conversational distance, synchronize them
  • Placement of floating monitors
    • Initially, each person looks at things with the monitor placement that suits them best
    • If someone points to an element on a monitor, the placement of that monitor is shared by everyone
    • Share at the necessary scale
      • Roughly pointing to a monitor might be fine as long as the locations are generally aligned, but pointing to a specific character on the monitor requires exact alignment
  • Spatial arrangement of avatars
    • Share at the necessary scale
      • If just acknowledging each other’s presence, the position can be approximate
      • If attempting to converse, the position becomes fixed
      • If attempting a handshake, the hand position is also fixed
      • If engaging in finger wrestling, the finger positions are also fixed

• The concept of gradually reducing possibilities as shared at the necessary scale

• Considerations

  • How to transition from asymmetry to symmetry?
    • Switch abruptly?
    • Transition gradually based on the level of shared anticipation?
      • Similar to elastic synchronization
    • Switch imperceptibly?
      • This might work if the subject was not consciously aware of the original state
    • The appropriate method may vary depending on the use case

• Techniques to control the direction of attention could also be applicable