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Systems and methods configured to provide gaze-based audio in interactive experiences

US10970031B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2018
Grant dateApr 6, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/017
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system configured to provide gaze-based audio presentation for interactive experiences. The interactive experiences may take place in an interactive space. An interactive space may include one or both of augmented reality (AR) environment, a virtual reality (VR) environment, and/or other interactive spaces. The interactive space may include audio content and/or virtual content. A user's gaze may be tracked. Based on the user's gaze indicating they are looking at a given virtual object, the audio content may be modified. The modification may include one or more of increasing audio content specifically associated with given virtual object, decreasing a volume of other audio content, and/or other modifications.

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