Apple inc. (20240094831). Tracking Devices for Handheld Controllers simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 Tracking Devices for Handheld Controllers
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Tracking Devices for Handheld Controllers - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
Tracking Devices for Handheld Controllers
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Paul X Wang of Cupertino CA (US)
Tracking Devices for Handheld Controllers - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240094831 titled 'Tracking Devices for Handheld Controllers
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system that includes a head-mounted device and a handheld input device, with a tracking device that can be attached to the handheld input device to improve tracking precision. The tracking device may have larger dimensions and expandable housing, with visual markers for tracking such as infrared LEDs or geometric features. The tracking device can also serve as a secondary input device when decoupled from the input device.
- Head-mounted device and handheld input device system
- Tracking device for improved tracking precision
- Expandable housing and visual markers for tracking
- Secondary input device functionality
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in virtual reality gaming, augmented reality applications, and remote control systems.
Problems Solved
The system addresses the issue of tracking precision in electronic devices, providing a more accurate and reliable input method.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved user experience, enhanced control over electronic devices, and increased functionality in various applications.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include gaming peripherals, virtual reality accessories, and industrial control systems.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include similar tracking devices used in virtual reality systems or motion capture technology.
Unanswered Questions
How does the expandable housing of the tracking device work?
The expandable housing of the tracking device allows for adjusting the size of the device to fit different input devices. It may use a telescopic mechanism or flexible materials to expand and retract.
What types of visual markers can be used for tracking on the tracking device?
Visual markers such as infrared LEDs, geometric surface features, or other optical tracking features can be used for tracking on the tracking device. These markers help the head-mounted device accurately track the position and movement of the input device.
Original Abstract Submitted
a system may include an electronic device such as a head-mounted device and a handheld input device for controlling the electronic device. a tracking device may be removably coupled to the handheld input device to increase the precision with which the head-mounted device tracks the handheld input device. the tracking device may have larger dimensions than the handheld input device and/or may have an expandable housing that expands and retracts. visual markers on the tracking device may include infrared light-emitting diodes, geometric surface features, or other optical tracking features. the tracking device may serve as a secondary input device for the head-mounted device when the tracking device is decoupled from the input device. the tracking device may have a recess for receiving a shaft of the input device and may have magnets or other attachment structures for attaching the tracking device to the input device.
