Method and apparatus for evoking perceptions of affordances in virtual environments
First Claim
1. A method of evoking perceptions of affordances in a user/virtual environment interface, comprising the steps of:
- recognizing the absence or inadequacy of certain sensory stimuli in the user/virtual environment interface; and
creating sensory stimuli in the virtual environment to substitute for the recognized absent or inadequate sensory stimuli;
wherein the substitute sensory stimuli evoke perceptions of affordances for the recognized absent or inadequate sensory stimuli in the user/virtual environment interface.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for evoking perceptions of affordances in a user/virtual environment interface. The method involves recognizing the absence or inadequacy of certain sensory stimuli in the user/virtual environment interface, and then creating sensory stimuli in the virtual environment to substitute for the recognized absent or inadequate sensory stimuli. The substitute sensory stimuli are typically communicated to the user (e.g., visually and/or audibly) as properties and behavior of objects in the virtual environment. Appropriately designed substitute sensory stimuli can evoke perceptions of affordances for the recognized absent or inadequate sensory stimuli in the user/virtual environment interface.
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1. A method of evoking perceptions of affordances in a user/virtual environment interface, comprising the steps of:
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recognizing the absence or inadequacy of certain sensory stimuli in the user/virtual environment interface; and
creating sensory stimuli in the virtual environment to substitute for the recognized absent or inadequate sensory stimuli;
wherein the substitute sensory stimuli evoke perceptions of affordances for the recognized absent or inadequate sensory stimuli in the user/virtual environment interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus for evoking perceptions of affordances in a virtual environment, comprising:
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a processor configured with virtual reality software for generating the virtual environment;
the virtual environment comprising a display arrangement in communication with the processor, the display arrangement configured to interface with a user; and
an interactive control device in communication with the virtual environment, the interactive control device configured to enable the user to interact with the virtual environment;
wherein the processor is further configured to generate substitute sensory stimuli for recognized absent or inadequate sensory stimuli in the virtual environment. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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