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Method for presenting a virtual reality environment for an interaction

US7084876B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 2003
Grant dateAug 1, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/69
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

One aspect of the invention is a method for presenting a virtual reality setting for an interaction. An example of the method includes presenting a streaming video of a real-world background scene, and presenting a series of individual video clips that are joined into the appearance of a continuous streaming image of a real-world character. The method also includes inputting an operator's choice of action or inaction, and updating a current state based on the operator's action or inaction. The method further includes using the current state by a decision logic to determine a response in the setting by the character, and using the current state by the decision logic to determine a selection of how to control video of the character and how to control video of the background. The method may also include simultaneously presenting a three-dimensional representation and a two-dimensional representation of a playing area.

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