Method and apparatus for managing a wide view content in a virtual reality environment
US10706632B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G2354/00
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for managing wide view content in a virtual reality (VR) environment and an apparatus therefor are provided. The method includes receiving content covering 360 degree or a wider viewing angle than a viewing angle of a user of the first device and displaying, on the VR device, a first view displaying at least one portion of the content covering the viewing angle of the user on a first view area of a display of the VR device, and a second view covering 360 degree or the wider viewing angle of the content using convex projection on a second view area of the display.
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