Meta platforms technologies, llc (20240194040). Directional Warnings in Co-located Play in Virtual Reality Environments simplified abstract
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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 20240194040 titled 'Directional Warnings in Co-located Play in Virtual Reality Environments
The abstract describes a method for a VR display device to render a warning image when a second user approaches within a certain distance of the first user but outside their field of view.
- The method involves rendering an output image of a VR environment based on the first user's field of view.
- It determines if a second user is approaching within a threshold distance of the first user but outside their field of view.
- If the second user is detected, a directional warning image is rendered to indicate the direction of movement of the second user relative to the first user.
Potential Applications: - Enhanced safety features in virtual reality environments - Improving user awareness of their surroundings in VR experiences
Problems Solved: - Addressing potential collisions or interactions between users in VR environments - Enhancing the overall user experience by providing additional situational awareness
Benefits: - Increased safety for VR users - Enhanced immersion and realism in VR experiences - Improved user interactions and social dynamics in shared VR spaces
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Safety Features for VR Environments" This technology could be utilized in VR gaming, training simulations, virtual meetings, and collaborative design environments to enhance user safety and awareness.
Prior Art: Prior research may exist in the field of VR safety features, user interactions, and immersive experiences. Researchers and developers can explore existing patents and publications related to VR user detection and warning systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in VR user detection technologies, real-time rendering of warning images, and user interface design for VR safety features.
Questions about VR User Warning System: 1. How does this technology impact the overall user experience in virtual reality environments? 2. What are the potential limitations or challenges of implementing this VR user warning system?
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.
