Head-mounted display for navigating a virtual environment
US9656168B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N7/142
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In some embodiments, a head-mounted apparatus with a visual display and one or more sensors may make navigation of virtual environments more natural. The invention enables a participant to pivot, tip and aim the apparatus to orient and move through virtual space hands-free.
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