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Method and system for synchronizing vibro-kinetic effects to a virtual reality session

US10212533B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2016
Grant dateFeb 19, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04S2400/11
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for synchronizing an output of a motion signal with a virtual reality program being played comprises mixing a multi-channel audio output of the virtual reality program into at least one mixed audio track. A time position of the virtual reality program being played is obtained using the at least one mixed audio track. A motion signal corresponding to virtual reality program being played and synchronized with the identified time position of the virtual reality program being played is obtained, the motion signal comprising motion platform actuator-driving instructions. The motion signal is output to an actuation system of a motion platform for producing vibro-kinetic effects in the motion platform corresponding to and synchronized with the virtual reality program being played. A motion controller for synchronizing an output of a motion signal with a virtual reality program being played is also provided.

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