Window resizing and virtual object rearrangement in 3d environments

Abstract

Methods for counter-scaling windows and rearranging objects within those counter-scaled windows in a 3D computer-generated environment is disclosed. The windows can be counter-scaled in accordance with changes to their depth within the 3D computer-generated environment. Objects within the window can be presented at their actual size and with their correct scale relative to each other and with respect to the 3D computer-generated environment, and can maintain their actual size and scale relative to each other and the environment regardless of the depth of the window in the environment. Some embodiments of the disclosure rearrange the layout of the objects to present more or fewer objects in the window as the size of the window changes due to counter-scaling. Depth-dependent window resizing and object rearrangement while preserving actual object size and scale within the 3D computer-generated environment can provide a more authentic viewing experience and can encourage increased user interaction.