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Systems and methods for detecting objects within the boundary of a defined space while in artificial reality

US11126850B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2020
Grant dateSep 21, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2219/2012
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a method includes generating a plurality of spatial points based on depth measurements of physical objects within a physical space surrounding a user and determining, based on the spatial points, a location at which a physical object is likely to exist. The method then renders, based on the location of the physical object, a virtual space representing the physical space. This virtual space may include a virtual object representing the physical object. The method displays the virtual space to the user, and, while displaying the virtual space, receives input from the user indicating a boundary of a subspace within the virtual space, and detects that at least a portion of the virtual object is within the subspace. Finally, the method updates the virtual space to indicate that the portion of the virtual object is within the subspace.

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