MULTI-USER CONTENT SHARING IN IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENTS

Smart overview of the Invention

The disclosed technology pertains to user interfaces designed for controlling augmented reality environments. It integrates real and virtual objects seamlessly by tracking the motion of real objects using a wearable sensor system equipped with RGB and IR cameras. This integration allows for a fluid augmented reality experience by merging real-world elements with virtual components, enhancing user interaction within the environment.

Multi-User Collaboration

A key aspect of this technology is its support for multi-user collaboration in immersive virtual environments. It enables capturing and sharing different perspectives of a shared real-world space among multiple users. This feature enhances collaborative experiences by allowing users to view and interact with augmented content from each other's viewpoints, thereby fostering a more interactive and shared virtual space.

Content Sharing Capabilities

The technology facilitates content sharing between wearable sensor systems. Specifically, it allows the capture of images and video streams from one user's perspective and the transmission of an augmented version of these captures to another user. This capability is crucial for collaborative tasks where visual data needs to be shared in real-time, enhancing communication and interaction within virtual environments.

Integration with Existing Systems

This system integrates with a variety of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies, utilizing image data from various parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, including visible, near-IR, and IR spectrums. This broad compatibility ensures that the system can adapt to different lighting, contrast, and resolution conditions, providing consistent performance across diverse environments.

User Interface Enhancements

The technology provides innovative user interface options by displaying interface components such as menus, icons, and widgets directly within the augmented reality environment. These components can be overlaid on the user's body parts like arms or hands, offering intuitive access to controls in a manner that feels natural and integrated into the user's real-world interactions. This approach enhances user convenience and usability in AR applications.