Immersive virtual reality production and playback for storytelling content
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1. A method for controlling a display of an immersive stereographic content display apparatus, the method comprising:
- processing, by a processor of the apparatus, sensor data indicating at least one user biometric from at least one sensor coupled to the processor during performance of an immersive stereographic video work playing on the apparatus for a user;
determining, during the performance based on the at least one user biometric, a virtual position of a region of visual focus of the user in a virtual environment defined by the immersive stereographic video work, at least in part by sensing that the user is viewing a limited portion of the display for a qualifying period of time based on the sensor data; and
controlling output of the apparatus in response to the determining.
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Abstract
Methods for digital content production and playback of an immersive stereographic video work provide or enhance interactivity of immersive entertainment using various different playback and production techniques. “Immersive stereographic” may refer to virtual reality, augmented reality, or both. The methods may be implemented using specialized equipment for immersive stereographic playback or production. Aspects of the methods may be encoded as instructions in a computer memory, executable by one or more processors of the equipment to perform the aspects.
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1. A method for controlling a display of an immersive stereographic content display apparatus, the method comprising:
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processing, by a processor of the apparatus, sensor data indicating at least one user biometric from at least one sensor coupled to the processor during performance of an immersive stereographic video work playing on the apparatus for a user; determining, during the performance based on the at least one user biometric, a virtual position of a region of visual focus of the user in a virtual environment defined by the immersive stereographic video work, at least in part by sensing that the user is viewing a limited portion of the display for a qualifying period of time based on the sensor data; and controlling output of the apparatus in response to the determining. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An apparatus for controlling a display of an immersive stereographic content display apparatus, the apparatus comprising a processor coupled to a memory and to at least one sensor, the memory holding program instructions that when executed by the processor cause the apparatus to perform:
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processing sensor data indicating at least one user biometric from at least one sensor coupled to the processor during performance of an immersive stereographic video work playing on the apparatus for a user; determining, during the performance based on the at least one user biometric, a virtual position of a region of visual focus of the user in a virtual environment defined by the immersive stereographic video work, at least in part by sensing that the user is viewing a limited portion of the display for a qualifying period of time based on the sensor data; and controlling output of the apparatus in response to the determining. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for controlling a display of an immersive stereographic content display apparatus, the method comprising:
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processing, by a processor of the apparatus, sensor data from at least one sensor coupled to the processor during performance of an immersive stereographic video work playing on the apparatus for a user; determining, during the performance, a virtual position of a region of visual focus of the user in a virtual environment defined by the immersive stereographic video work, at least in part by sensing that the user is viewing a limited portion of the display for a qualifying period of time based on the sensor data; and controlling output of the apparatus in response to the determining, wherein controlling the output comprises driving an audio transducer with a signal that produces a directional cue indicating a direction of interest for the user. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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20. An apparatus for controlling a display of an immersive stereographic content display apparatus, the apparatus comprising a processor coupled to a memory and to at least one sensor, the memory holding program instructions that when executed by the processor cause the apparatus to perform:
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processing sensor data from at least one sensor coupled to the processor during performance of an immersive stereographic video work playing on the apparatus for a user; determining, during the performance, a virtual position of a region of visual focus of the user in a virtual environment defined by the immersive stereographic video work, at least in part by sensing that the user is viewing a limited portion of the display for a qualifying period of time based on the sensor data; and controlling output of the apparatus in response to the determining at least in part by driving an audio transducer with a signal that produces a directional cue indicating a direction of interest for the user.
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