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Head-mounted display for navigating a virtual environment

US10596478B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2018
Grant dateMar 24, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N7/142
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In some embodiments, a head-mounted display apparatus with a visual display and one or more sensors may make navigation of virtual environments more natural. The invention enables a participant to pivot, tip and aim the apparatus to orient and move through virtual space hands-free.

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