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Coordination of water-related experiences with virtual reality content

US11262583B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2020
Grant dateMar 1, 2022
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2027/014
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Disclosed herein are systems for providing virtual reality or mixed reality experiences to riders of a waterslide. In some embodiments, the system comprises a plurality of beacons or markers disposed along the waterslide, and a waterproof virtual reality (VR) headset for presenting virtual reality or mixed reality content to a person wearing the waterproof VR headset and riding the waterslide, wherein each of the plurality of beacons or markers is configured to be detectable to facilitate coordinated presentation of the virtual reality or mixed reality content to the person wearing the waterproof VR headset and riding the waterslide based at least in part on a location of the person along the waterslide.

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