Abstract: A locomotion system for use with a virtual environment technology includes a platform configured to support a user, a harness support assembly coupled to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and a safety harness configured to be worn by the user. The harness support assembly includes a support halo positioned above the platform and extending about a vertical central axis. The safety harness includes an interface structure moveably coupled to the support halo.
Abstract: A virtual environment can use an absolute orientation framework. An absolute orientation framework in a virtual environment can be activated using an omnidirectional locomotion platform. An absolute orientation framework enables a user's avatar to move independently from the current viewpoint or camera position. The user's avatar can move in an absolute manner relative to a virtual environment map.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 26, 2019
Publication date:
September 19, 2019
Applicant:
Virtuix Holdings Inc.
Inventors:
Jan GOETGELUK, Ricardo SOZA, Duane BESTER, James Douglas SHUFFIELD
Abstract: A virtual environment can use an absolute orientation framework. An absolute orientation framework in a virtual environment can be activated using an omnidirectional locomotion platform. An absolute orientation framework enables a user's avatar to move independently from the current viewpoint or camera position. The user's avatar can move in an absolute manner relative to a virtual environment map.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 19, 2015
Date of Patent:
May 14, 2019
Assignee:
Virtuix Holdings Inc.
Inventors:
Jan Goetgeluk, Ricardo Soza, Duane Bester, James Douglas Shuffield
Abstract: Disclosed is a haptic feedback device for converting virtual environment data into haptic feedback. Haptic feedback device can have a housing configured to receive a motor. The motor can be coupled to a camshaft and a main bladder disposed beneath the camshaft within the housing. The main bladder can be coupled to a valve controller via tubing and the valve controller can have a manifold and one or more valves. The one or more valves can be coupled to one or more haptic sensors via secondary tubing.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 29, 2016
Date of Patent:
September 4, 2018
Assignee:
VIRTUIX HOLDING INC.
Inventors:
Jan Goetgeluk, Thor Walker, Kevin Jacob Koch, Marissa Garcia, Kevin Gravesmill, Julia Kwok, Yi Ji
Abstract: In a virtual reality environment a user's movements are coupled, meaning the user cannot walk and look in different directions. Discloses are methods and systems for soft decoupling the movements of the user in a virtual reality environment, enabling the user to look and walk in different directions simulating real-world interactions. The soft decoupling is performed by receiving acceleration and orientation data from sensors attached to the user. A heading and a heading delta based on a ratio are calculated. The calculated heading and a velocity are translated into soft decoupling inputs for the virtual reality environment.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 28, 2016
Publication date:
June 28, 2018
Applicant:
Virtuix Holdings Inc.
Inventors:
Jan GOETGELUK, Ronald Kurt BENDER, James Douglas SHUFFIELD
Abstract: A locomotion system for use with a virtual environment technology includes a platform configured to support a user, a harness support assembly coupled to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and a safety harness configured to be worn by the user. The harness support assembly includes a support halo positioned above the platform and extending about a vertical central axis. The safety harness includes an interface structure moveably coupled to the support halo.
Abstract: A locomotion system for use with a virtual environment technology includes a platform configured to support a user, a harness support assembly coupled to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and a safety harness configured to be worn by the user. The harness support assembly includes a support halo positioned above the platform and extending about a vertical central axis. The safety harness includes an interface structure moveably coupled to the support halo.
Abstract: Disclosed is a haptic feedback device for converting virtual environment data into haptic feedback. Haptic feedback device can have a housing configured to receive a motor. The motor can be coupled to a camshaft and a main bladder disposed beneath the camshaft within the housing. The main bladder can be coupled to a valve controller via tubing and the valve controller can have a manifold and one or more valves. The one or more valves can be coupled to one or more haptic sensors via secondary tubing.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 29, 2016
Publication date:
October 13, 2016
Applicant:
Virtuix Holdings Inc.
Inventors:
Jan GOETGELUK, Thor WALKER, Kevin Jacob KOCH, Marissa GARCIA, Kevin GRAVESMILL, Julia KWOK, Yi JI
Abstract: A locomotion system for use with a virtual environment technology includes a platform configured to support a user, a harness support assembly coupled to the platform and extending upwardly from the platform, and a safety harness configured to be worn by the user. The harness support assembly includes a support halo positioned above the platform and extending about a vertical central axis. The safety harness includes an interface structure moveably coupled to the support halo.