SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-BASED VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY

Smart overview of the Invention

The patent application outlines a system that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance virtual and augmented reality experiences through the use of a virtual companion. This system utilizes sensors to gather environmental and emotional data from the user, creating a personalized experience by associating the user's emotional reactions with specific events. The virtual companion interacts with the user by presenting stimuli based on these associations, thus creating a more engaging and contextually aware virtual environment.

Technical Field

The invention pertains to mobile computing systems, specifically those incorporating wearable components for virtual and augmented reality. It aims to humanize AI by integrating it into mixed reality experiences, enhancing user interaction through contextually aware virtual companions. The system is designed to be lightweight, cost-effective, and capable of providing immersive experiences across multiple focal planes to minimize visual discomfort.

Background

Artificial intelligence is increasingly used to perform tasks that match or exceed human capabilities, such as face recognition and information retrieval. This invention builds on AI's ability to emulate human cognitive functions by creating systems that not only process data but also understand user emotions and contexts. The goal is to create a seamless integration where AI becomes an invisible part of the user's experience, providing meaningful interactions without overt awareness of the technology.

System Components

The system comprises several interconnected components: a head-worn viewing device, a hand-held controller, and an auxiliary computing unit. These components work together to present a mixed reality environment where virtual content is intelligently overlaid on the real world. The system uses cloud connectivity for enhanced processing capabilities and integrates various sensors to gather data about the user's environment and emotional state, enabling context-aware interactions.

Mixed Reality Experience

Users interact with both real and virtual environments through their natural senses, while the system maintains a computational representation of these spaces. By continuously updating the state of the virtual environment based on user inputs and environmental data, the system creates dynamic interactions. The use of machine learning allows for adaptive responses from the virtual companion, ensuring that each interaction is tailored to the user's current context and emotional state.