Social media sharing in a virtual reality application
US10325405B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2200/24
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method which allows a user who is viewing panoramic images within a virtual reality (VR) head mounted device to share with a social media network pre-loaded images of the content being viewed and post a comment. Specifically, this invention will allow a user to share an image of a vehicle just viewed or currently being viewed by the user and upload a comment in regards to the vehicle while still maintaining the integrity of the virtual reality experience.
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