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Environmental interrupt in a head-mounted display and utilization of non field of view real estate

  • US 9,437,159 B2
  • Filed: 05/20/2014
  • Issued: 09/06/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/25/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for interrupting a virtual environment in a head-mounted display, the method comprising:

  • storing information in memory regarding at least one control setting that associates a function with a change in position of the head-mounted display;

    calibrating the head-mounted display, wherein a start position of the head-mounted display is identified;

    generating positional data that tracks movement of the head-mounted display;

    determining that a current position of the head-mounted display is indicative of a change from the start position that exceeds the change in position of the control setting;

    executing the function associated with the control setting, wherein the function comprises interrupting the virtual environment in the head-mounted display by pausing the environment; and

    offering menu functionality in a peripheral vision area once the environment has been paused.

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