Sigils For Use with Apparel
First Claim
1. A system configured to recognize tracking marks, comprising:
- an interactive activity device comprising;
a processor;
a computer operated recognition device including a camera; and
a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising computer-executable instructions that when executed by the processor, cause the processor to at least;
capture images of a first tracking mark on an article of wear worn by a user during movement by the user within a field of view of the camera, and wherein the movement by the user induces movement of the tracking mark, wherein the first tracking mark is configured to alternate between a first appearance state and a second appearance state;
recognize with the processor, the tracking mark displayed on the article of wear from the images provided by the camera;
recognize with the processor whether the tracking mark is in the first appearance state or the second appearance state; and
perform a first computer function based on a recognition of the first appearance state of the tracking mark or a second computer function based on a recognition of the second appearance state of the tracking mark.
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Abstract
Apparel is disclosed that can be worn to assist an interactive game in tracking the movement of the wearer. The apparel may include one or more tracking marks formed of designs, patterns, or reflective materials that can be easily tracked by an interactive game. By providing tracking marks on apparel, rather than using a special-purpose device that must be separately worn, a player may enjoy a more natural feel when playing the interactive game. A user can wear the apparel for everyday purposes, and then simply begin playing the game wearing the apparel without having to put on any additional equipment. The apparel may use reflective materials, and the interactive game can employ a camera and a light source configuration where the camera is located within the observation angle of a player employing retroreflective materials reflecting light from the light source.
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20 Claims
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1. A system configured to recognize tracking marks, comprising:
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an interactive activity device comprising; a processor; a computer operated recognition device including a camera; and a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising computer-executable instructions that when executed by the processor, cause the processor to at least; capture images of a first tracking mark on an article of wear worn by a user during movement by the user within a field of view of the camera, and wherein the movement by the user induces movement of the tracking mark, wherein the first tracking mark is configured to alternate between a first appearance state and a second appearance state; recognize with the processor, the tracking mark displayed on the article of wear from the images provided by the camera; recognize with the processor whether the tracking mark is in the first appearance state or the second appearance state; and perform a first computer function based on a recognition of the first appearance state of the tracking mark or a second computer function based on a recognition of the second appearance state of the tracking mark. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of recognizing tracking marks with an interactive activity device, comprising:
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providing a computer operated recognition device including a camera for imaging a tracking mark displayed on an article of wear, wherein the tracking mark is configured to alternate between a first appearance state and a second appearance state; providing a tracking mark recognition module for receiving the images from the camera and identifying the tracking mark in the images; capturing user activity using the camera, wherein the user activity includes capturing user movement while wearing the article of wear within a field of view of the camera, and wherein the user movement induces movement of the tracking mark; recognizing the tracking mark displayed on the article of wear from the images provided by the camera, using the tracking mark recognition module; determining whether the tracking mark is in the first appearance state or the second appearance state; and performing a first computer function based on a recognition of the first appearance state of the tracking mark or a second computer function based on a recognition of the second appearance state of the tracking mark. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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