Resolving visibility discrepencies of virtual objects in extended reality devices
US11647161B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2219/024
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An embodiment for resolving visibility discrepancies of virtual objects in extended reality devices is provided. The embodiment may include receiving one or more virtual objects and a setting for each virtual object from one or more users during an extended reality meeting. The embodiment may also include identifying an owner of each virtual object. The embodiment may further include identifying a referenced virtual object. The embodiment may also include in response to determining the referenced virtual object is only visible to the owner, displaying a warning notification to the owner prior to sharing. The embodiment may further include querying the owner as to whether to share the referenced virtual object with the one or more users other than the owner. The embodiment may also include in response to determining the owner wants to share the referenced virtual object, sharing the referenced virtual object.
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