Method for interacting with virtual environment using stereoscope attached to computing device and modifying view of virtual environment based on user input in order to be displayed on portion of display
US9628783B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2213/001
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A virtual reality hardware and software platform comprised of a stereoscope which attaches to a mobile touchscreen computer/tablet. The stereoscope, in which the user looks through, covers just the top portion of the tablet screen. This top portion displays the stereoscopic view of a virtual environment. The bottom portion displays the two-dimensional view. The user touches the view with his/her thumbs and/or fingers in order to interact with and travel through the virtual environment seen in the view.
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