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Method for augmenting a virtual reality experience

  • US 10,500,487 B2
  • Filed: 01/17/2018
  • Issued: 12/10/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/12/2017
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A virtual reality (VR) experience augmentation method, the method comprising:

  • generating a plurality of VR representations, wherein each of the plurality of VR representations is preprogrammed to simulate a virtual environment with virtually represented objects;

    associating each of a plurality of grid aligned stage kits with one or more of the plurality of VR representations, the each of the plurality of grid aligned stage kits comprising a modular stage and a plurality of stage accessories, the modular stage comprising a pattern of markings along at least two dimensions of the modular stage to aid in assembling the plurality of stage accessories to the modular stage; and

    building one of the plurality of grid aligned stage kits, said building comprising;

    assembling the plurality of stage accessories to the modular stage according to the one of the plurality of grid aligned stage kits by using coordinates identified by the pattern of markings; and

    configuring a motion tracking system comprising a network of sensors configured to track a VR participant'"'"'s movements and movements of one of more of the stage accessories on the modular stage by communicating identity, location and/or orientation information to a VR simulation engine;

    wherein locations and orientations of the virtually represented objects within the virtual environment correspond to locations and orientations of the plurality of stage accessories that are arranged according to the one of the plurality of grid aligned stage kits; and

    wherein each of the plurality of VR representations is configured to use tracking information generated by the motion tracking system to present imagery of VR objects as the VR participant moves about corresponding stage accessories.

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