Method and system for restraining a leader object in a virtual reality presentation
First Claim
1. A method of presenting a user with a virtual reality experience in a virtual world, wherein said user follows a virtual object to a goal in said virtual world, said user having a field of view, said method comprising:
- projecting said virtual world in the field of view of said user;
projecting said virtual object in said virtual world;
allowing said user to select a path along which to travel through said virtual world toward said goal; and
restraining said virtual object to remain within a defined distance of said user as said user travels through said virtual world;
whereby;
said virtual object appears to said user to be leading said user toward said goal.
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Abstract
A virtual reality system is provided in which a user can be assured of reaching a destination in a virtual world within a specific time while providing the impression that the user is free to roam the virtual space at will. A virtual leader is projected in front of the user by the system. The virtual leader appears to lead the user but is actually linked to a virtual stick connected to the user, so that as the user moves or turns, the leader moves or turns to stay at substantially the same position relative to the user.
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22 Claims
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1. A method of presenting a user with a virtual reality experience in a virtual world, wherein said user follows a virtual object to a goal in said virtual world, said user having a field of view, said method comprising:
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projecting said virtual world in the field of view of said user; projecting said virtual object in said virtual world; allowing said user to select a path along which to travel through said virtual world toward said goal; and restraining said virtual object to remain within a defined distance of said user as said user travels through said virtual world;
whereby;said virtual object appears to said user to be leading said user toward said goal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system for presenting a user with a virtual reality experience in a virtual world, wherein said user follows a virtual object to a goal in said virtual world, said user having a field of view, said system comprising:
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a virtual world projector for projecting said virtual world in the field of view of said user; a virtual object projector for projecting said virtual object in said virtual world; a user input for allowing said user to select a path along which to travel through said virtual world toward said goal; and a virtual object restrainer for restraining said virtual object to remain within a defined distance of said user as said user travels through said virtual world;
whereby;said virtual object appears to said user to be leading said user toward said goal. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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