Depth sensor aided estimation of virtual reality environment boundaries
US10803663B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2013/0081
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for depth sensor aided estimation of virtual reality environment boundaries includes generating depth data at a depth sensor of an electronic device based on a local environment proximate the electronic device. A set of initial boundary data is estimated based on the depth data, wherein the set of initial boundary data defines an exterior boundary of a virtual bounded floor plan. The virtual bounded floor plan is generated based at least in part on the set of initial boundary data. Additionally, a relative pose of the electronic device within the virtual bounded floor plan is determined and a collision warning is displayed on a display of the electronic device based on the relative pose.
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