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Virtual reality expeditions

US9911238B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2016
Grant dateMar 6, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2370/16
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a general aspect, a system can include a leader device. The leader device can include an interface configured to display a plurality of preview images, each preview image corresponding with respective virtual reality (VR) content. The leader device also include a selection device configured to select a preview image of the plurality of preview images and a leader application configured to control presentation of the respective VR content associated with the selected preview image. The system can further include a plurality of participant devices that are operationally coupled with the leader device. Each participant device of the plurality of participant devices can be configured to, responsive to the leader device, display at least one image included in the respective VR content corresponding with the selected preview image.

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