User input system for immersive interaction
US9519344B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/1093
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for providing immersive interaction between users and interactive software programs comprise receiving radio frequency (RF) signals, transmitted by an RF-transmitting device, at three or more spatially separated antennas. Time of arrival information is acquired from the RF signals. A position of the RF-transmitting device is computed from the time of arrival information acquired from the RF signals. The position of the RF-transmitting device is registered within a virtual environment produced by an interactive software program (which can execute on a mobile device). The virtual environment, as affected by the registered position of the RF-transmitting device, is transmitted to a display apparatus for display.
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