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Use of comparative sensor data to determine orientation of head relative to body

US9268136B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2012
Grant dateFeb 23, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2027/0187
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and systems are described that involve a head-mountable display (HMD) or an associated device determining the orientation of a person's head relative to their body. To do so, example methods and systems may compare sensor data from the HMD to corresponding sensor data from a tracking device that is expected to move in a manner that follows the wearer's body, such a mobile phone that is located in the HMD wearer's pocket.

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