Systems and methods for immersive backgrounds

• US 9,011,246 B1
• Filed: 11/18/2013
• Issued: 04/21/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 11/18/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: David Kier, Matthew Kier, Scott Kier
• Original Assignee: David Kier, Matthew Kier, Scott Kier
• Inventors: Kier, Scott, Kier, Matthew, Kier, David
• Primary Examiner(s): LIM, SENG HENG
• Application Number:
  US14/082,450
• Time in Patent Office: 519 Days
• Field of Search: None
• US Class Current: 463/31
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/213 comprising photodetecting means, e.g. cameras, photodiodes or infrared cells A63F13/219, A63F13/655 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/90 Constructional details or arrangements of video game devices not provided for in groups A63F13/20 or A63F13/25, e.g. housing, wiring, connections or cabinets

Abstract

An immersive interactive system includes a platform with specialized panel(s) supporting placement of a static background scene and one or more displays; a play area proximal to the platform; an object recognizer to detect one or more items of interest on or near the play area; one or more sensors to detect one or more user activities on the platform; and a processor coupled to the one or more displays, wherein the processor correlates and serves video and optional audio to the one or more displays based on detected object activities and sensor data.

Claims

1. An immersive interactive system, comprising:

a platform with specialized panel(s) supporting placement of both a static pre-printed background scene and one or more computer controlled displays projecting a motion video on the background scene;

a play area proximal to the platform, wherein the background scene is perpendicular to the play area and objects detected in 3D space volume, providing for immersive play in real space;

an inanimate object recognizer to detect one or more items of interest on or near the play area wherein the object recognizer identifies a predetermined object selected by a user configuration during run time;

one or more sensors to detect the inanimate object on the platform; and

a processor coupled to the one or more displays, wherein the processor correlates and serves video and optional audio to the one or more displays based on detected object activities and sensor data, wherein the motion video is customized to the inanimate object.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the display comprises one or more preconfigured displays or user-provided displays and wherein the one or more displays are dynamically changed to enhance the static background scene.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the processor displays one or more regions of interest (ROIs) on the one or more displays to provide interactive and immersive experiences.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the processor receives a user'"'"'s configuration of the one or more displays and associates predetermined enhancements to each ROI according to one or more objects sensed in the play area.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein an integrated structure to support one or more display devices with hidden power and cable management.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the processor renders licensed imagery used in tandem with custom scenes or animations.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the platform comprises a foldable table.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein the platform comprises a table with adjustable table height and image or display distance from a table edge.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein each panel provides physical mounting options for one or more display monitors, printed backgrounds or play mats of different sizes.

10. The system of claim 1, wherein the panel provides physical mounting options for one or more sensors.

11. The system of claim 1, comprising one or more vertical panels to wrap around the platform.

12. The system of claim 1, comprising one or more playset-specific mats or covers for a table surface.

13. The system of claim 1, wherein the platform comprises an integrated structure to support one or more display devices with hidden power and cable management.

20. The system of claim 1, wherein the display comprises one or more preconfigured displays or user-provided displays and wherein the one or more displays are dynamically changed to enhance the static background scene, wherein the processor displays one or more regions of interest (ROis) on the one or more displays to provide interactive and immersive experiences, wherein the processor receives a user'"'"'s configuration of the one or more displays and associates predetermined enhancements to each ROI according to one or more objects sensed in the play area, wherein an integrated structure to support one or more display devices with hidden power and cable management, wherein the object recognizer identifies a predetermined object selected by a user in a single frame of sensor data, wherein the processor renders licensed imagery used in tandem with custom scenes or animations, wherein the platform comprises a foldable table with adjustable table height and image or display distance from a table edge, wherein each panel provides physical mounting options for one or more sensors and display monitors, printed backgrounds or play mats of different sizes, wherein the static background scene is updated with the ROIs to provide interactive and immersive experiences according to one or more objects sensed in the play area.

14. An immersive interaction method, comprising:

setting up a platform consisting of a processor executing a software logic engine working with specialized panel(s) supporting placement of a static printed background scene and one or more computer controlled displays and a play area proximal to the platform, wherein the background scene is perpendicular to the play area and objects detected in 3D space providing 360 degree play volume;

detecting one or more inanimate objects within the play volume with one or more sensors;

sensing at least one inanimate object and its state in the 3D space and identifying a predetermined response delivered as audio and/or video as selected by a user or software; and

correlating and serving video and optional audio to the one or more displays based on detected object state(s) and sensor data with the processor.

15. The method of claim 14, comprising mounting one or more preconfigured displays or user-provided displays and dynamically updating the one or more displays to enhance the static background scene.

16. The method of claim 14, comprising displaying one or more regions of interest (ROIs) on the one or more displays to provide interactive and immersive experiences.

17. The method of claim 14, comprising associating one or more predetermined enhancements to a region of interest (ROI) according to one or more objects sensed in the play area.

18. The method of claim 14, comprising providing one or more vertical panels to wrap around the platform.

19. The method of claim 14, comprising providing one or more playset-specific mats or covers for a table surface.