Locating and orienting device in space
US9144744B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/017
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Example apparatus and methods concern an improved immersive experience for a video gamer that is provided by controlling a game based on the three dimensional location and orientation of a control and display device held by or otherwise associated with the gamer. The location is determined from data comprising a three dimensional position and an orientation of a portion of a player in a three dimensional space associated with a computerized game. The facing and rotation of the device is determined as a function of both the location of the device and the orientation of the device. The orientation may be determined by data from motion sensors in or on the device. Example apparatus and methods control the computerized game based, at least in part, on the position of the device, the facing of the device, and the rotation of the device.
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