18064159. Directional Warnings in Co-located Play in Virtual Reality Environments simplified abstract (META PLATFORMS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC)
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Directional Warnings in Co-located Play in Virtual Reality Environments
Organization Name
META PLATFORMS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
Inventor(s)
David Frederick Geisert of Redwood City CA (US)
Eugene Lee of Mountain View CA (US)
Shir Lene Lim of Kirkland WA (US)
Brittany Baxter of Renton WA (US)
Directional Warnings in Co-located Play in Virtual Reality Environments - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18064159 titled 'Directional Warnings in Co-located Play in Virtual Reality Environments
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method for rendering warning images in a VR environment to alert a user of another user approaching from outside their field of view.
- The method renders an output image based on the first user's field of view.
- It detects the second user approaching within a threshold distance but outside the first user's field of view.
- A directional warning image is then rendered to indicate the movement direction of the approaching user.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Rendering warning images in VR environments.
- Detecting approaching users outside the field of view.
- Providing directional warnings to alert users of approaching individuals.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in VR gaming, social VR experiences, virtual meetings, and training simulations.
Problems Solved:
- Enhances user awareness in VR environments.
- Improves safety by alerting users of approaching individuals.
Benefits:
- Increased user safety in VR environments.
- Enhanced user experience by providing real-time alerts.
- Improved immersion and interaction in VR settings.
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include VR gaming, virtual meetings, training simulations, and social VR platforms. This technology can enhance user experiences and safety in various VR applications.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include research on VR user interactions, immersive environments, and user awareness in virtual settings.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in VR technology, user interaction studies, and safety features in virtual environments.
Questions about VR Warning System: 1. How does the VR warning system determine the threshold distance for alerting users? 2. What are the potential privacy implications of using a VR warning system in social VR platforms?
Original Abstract Submitted
In one embodiment, a method includes rendering, for one or more displays of a VR display device, a first output image of a VR environment based on a field of view of a first user. The method includes determining whether a second user is approaching within a threshold distance of the first user and outside the field of view of the first user. The method includes rendering, responsive to determining the second user is approaching within the threshold distance of the first user and outside the field of view of the first user, for the one or more displays of the VR display device, a second output image comprising a directional warning. The directional warning may indicate a direction of movement of the second user relative to the first user.
