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Method and device for object pointing in virtual reality (VR) scene using a gamepad, and VR apparatus

US11307677B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 2020
Grant dateApr 19, 2022
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/8082
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and device for pointing at an object in a Virtual Reality (VR) scene, and a VR apparatus are provided. The method includes sensing a movement of a gamepad from a first position to a second position in a reality scene through an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) orientation sensor. The IMU orientation sensor is mounted in the gamepad, and the gamepad is configured to control an object in a VR scene. The method also includes generating a first position vector based on the movement; acquiring a first absolute position coordinate of the second position in the reality scene according to a position coordinate of a starting point in the reality scene and the first position vector; converting the first absolute position coordinate into a first virtual position coordinate in the VR scene; and pointing at a target object located at the first virtual position coordinate in the VR scene.

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