Object manipulations with a pointing device
US12236546B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2219/2016
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An extended reality environment includes one or more virtual objects. A virtual object can be selected for manipulation by orienting a pointing device towards the virtual object and performing a selection input. In some embodiments, if the selection input is a first type of selection gesture received at the pointing device, the virtual object is selected for movement operations. In some embodiments, if the selection input is a second type of selection gesture received at the pointing device, the virtual object is selected for rotation operations. While the virtual object is selected for movement or rotation operations, the virtual object moves or rotates in accordance with the movement or rotation of the user's hand, respectively. In some embodiments, the virtual object has a first visual characteristic when the pointing device is pointing towards the virtual object and has a second visual characteristic when the virtual object is selected.
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