Abstract: A comprehensive solution is provided to transforming locations and retail spaces into high-traffic VR attractions that provide a VR experience blended with a real-world tactile experience. A modular stage and kit of stage accessories suitable for a wide variety of commercial venues contains all of the necessary equipment, infrastructure, technology and content to assemble and operate a tactile, onsite VR attraction. Utilizing a modular set of set design and physical props, the physical structure and layout of the installations are designed to be easily rearranged and adapted to new VR content, without requiring extensive construction or specialized expertise.

Abstract: A virtual reality (VR) attraction method includes implementing a kit corresponding to plans associated with VR representations. The kit includes fixed accessories, moveable accessories, a platform having a pattern of markings, and sections. The platform has mounts to affix the fixed stage accessories to the platform. The pattern identifies coordinates corresponding to a location of the mounts. The sections interconnect according to the pattern to form the platform. The platform is configurable according to stage plans.

Abstract: A virtual reality (VR) experience augmentation method includes: generating VR representations, each preprogrammed to simulate a virtual environment with virtually represented objects; associating stage kits with one or more of the representations, each kit having a modular stage and stage accessories, the modular stage marked to aid assembly; and building one of the kits, by: assembling the accessories to the stage according to the one of the kits by using coordinates identified by stage markings; and configuring a motion tracking system to track a VR participant's movements and movements of one of more of the stage accessories by communicating identity, location and/or orientation information to a VR simulation engine. Locations and orientations of the objects within the virtual environment correspond to locations and orientations of the stage accessories that are arranged according to the one of the kits.

Abstract: A comprehensive solution is provided to transforming locations and retail spaces into high-traffic VR attractions that provide a VR experience blended with a real-world tactile experience. A modular stage and kit of stage accessories suitable for a wide variety of commercial venues contains all of the necessary equipment, infrastructure, technology and content to assemble and operate a tactile, onsite VR attraction. Utilizing a modular set of set design and physical props, the physical structure and layout of the installations are designed to be easily rearranged and adapted to new VR content, without requiring extensive construction or specialized expertise.

Abstract: A virtual reality system includes a stage kit, a motion tracking system, and a VR engine. The kit corresponds to plans associated with VR representations, and includes fixed and moveable props that are represented in one or more of the representations. The kit has a stage including a marked platform with accessory mounts to affix the fixed props to the platform, and stage sections that are interconnected according to the markings to form said platform. The platform is configurable according to differently dimensioned plans. The motion tracking system generates tracking information corresponding to the props and a VR participant on the stage. The VR simulation engine receives the tracking information, and employs that tracking information to generate the VR representations that simulate a virtual environment with virtually represented objects corresponding to the props, where the props are arranged according to a corresponding stage plan.

Abstract: A comprehensive solution is provided to transforming locations and retail spaces into high-traffic virtual reality (VR) attractions that provide a VR experience blended with a real-world tactile experience. A grid-based stage and kit of fixed and moveable accessories suitable for a wide variety of commercial venues contain all of the necessary equipment, infrastructure, technology, and content to assemble and operate a tactile, on-site VR attraction. Utilizing a modular set of set design and physical props, the physical structure and layout of the installations are designed to be easily rearranged and adapted to new VR content without requiring extensive construction or specialized expertise.

Abstract: A comprehensive solution is provided to transforming locations and retail spaces into high-traffic VR attractions that provide a VR experience blended with a real-world tactile experience. A modular stage and kit of stage accessories suitable for a wide variety of commercial venues contains all of the necessary equipment, infrastructure, technology and content to assemble and operate a tactile, onsite VR attraction. Utilizing a modular set of set design and physical props, the physical structure and layout of the installations are designed to be easily rearranged and adapted to new VR content, without requiring extensive construction or specialized expertise.

Abstract: A system is described for registering and calibrating physical props in a stage use to present virtual reality (VR) experiences to players. The system comprises a scanner, a machine-based registrar, a pre-programmed VR experience, and a calibrator. The scanner scans the stage to identify physical props and their placements and orientations. The machine-based registrar registers physical props captured by the scan. The pre-programmed VR representation has predetermined places where VR objects are located, or at least perceived to be located to a player wearing a VR headset. The calibrator provides the operator with an image of the physical props overlayed with the VR representation, and signals when a physical prop is not accurately positioned and oriented. The system allows stage assemblers to visualize, and easily correct, any deviation of the physical props' locations and orientations from the predetermined places set forth in the pre-programmed VR representation.

Abstract: A comprehensive solution is provided to transforming locations and retail spaces into high-traffic VR attractions that provide a VR experience blended with a real-world tactile experience. A modular stage and kit of stage accessories suitable for a wide variety of commercial venues contains all of the necessary equipment, infrastructure, technology and content to assemble and operate a tactile, onsite VR attraction. Utilizing a modular set of set design and physical props, the physical structure and layout of the installations are designed to be easily rearranged and adapted to new VR content, without requiring extensive construction or specialized expertise.

Abstract: A virtual reality (VR) system is provided that mixes real-world tactile stimulation with audiovisual stimulation provided through VR headgear. The VR system uses three sets of components. The first set comprises mobile objects that are tracked using motion tracking LEDs. The second set comprises stationary objects that are tracked using wires connected to an I/O controller to a game server. The third set comprises objects that are not tracked at all, but which are depicted with a thematic rendering in the VR world. A grid is set up that provides discrete locations for setting up both stationary and mobile components. A VR game server serves constructs of a VR world having thematically-embellished virtual objects that appear to be located in positions and orientations that match the positions and orientations of the components of the first, second, and third sets.

Abstract: A system is described for providing an enhanced virtual reality experience (VR) for players. The system comprises both fixed and mobile tracking systems, a merged reality processor, and VR engines. A plurality of cameras are mounted over and along a perimeter of a stage. The cameras track the players' movements and generate real-time positional data of each player on the stage. Player-mounted tracking systems produce data tracking movements of the players' arms, hands, and fingers. The merged reality processor compiles a most accurate set of tracking data from the positional data and the tracking data, wherein the merged reality processor detects whether the tracking data is ambiguous. The VR engines use the selected sets of data from the motion tracking system and the head-mounted tracking systems to generate realistic VR representations of the players' arms, hands, and fingers that correspond with the actual position of the players arms, hands, and fingers.

Abstract: A system is described for providing an enhanced virtual reality experience (VR) for players. The system includes mobile tracking systems mounted on the players' headsets, a data processor, and a plurality of VR engines. The player-mounted tracking systems produce data tracking movements of the players' arms, hands, and/or fingers. But sometimes, the players' arms, hand, and/or fingers are obscured. The data processor detects when this occurs. When it does occur, the data processor selects a predefined gesture that can most appropriately be inferred from the data. The data processor blends the selected, predefined gesture with the tracking system data to enable generation of a VR representation of the player that most appropriately represents the player. Each player wears a VR engine that uses the blended data to represent the player's self as well as other players.

Abstract: A virtual reality system includes a stage kit, a motion tracking system, and a VR engine. The kit corresponds to plans associated with VR representations, and includes fixed and moveable props that are represented in one or more of the representations. The kit has a stage including a marked platform with accessory mounts to affix the fixed props to the platform, and stage sections that are interconnected according to the markings to form said platform. The platform is configurable according to differently dimensioned plans. The motion tracking system generates tracking information corresponding to the props and a VR participant on the stage. The VR simulation engine receives the tracking information, and employs that tracking information to generate the VR representations that simulate a virtual environment with virtually represented objects corresponding to the props, where the props are arranged according to a corresponding stage plan.

Abstract: A virtual reality (VR) attraction method includes implementing a kit corresponding to plans associated with VR representations. The kit includes fixed accessories, moveable accessories, a platform having a pattern of markings, and sections. The platform has mounts to affix the fixed stage accessories to the platform. The pattern identifies coordinates corresponding to a location of the mounts. The sections interconnect according to the pattern to form the platform. The platform is configurable according to stage plans.

Abstract: A virtual reality (VR) experience augmentation method includes: generating VR representations, each preprogrammed to simulate a virtual environment with virtually represented objects; associating stage kits with one or more of the representations, each kit having a modular stage and stage accessories, the modular stage marked to aid assembly; and building one of the kits, by: assembling the accessories to the stage according to the one of the kits by using coordinates identified by stage markings; and configuring a motion tracking system to track a VR participant's movements and movements of one of more of the stage accessories by communicating identity, location and/or orientation information to a VR simulation engine. Locations and orientations of the objects within the virtual environment correspond to locations and orientations of the stage accessories that are arranged according to the one of the kits.

Abstract: A comprehensive solution is provided to transforming locations and retail spaces into high-traffic VR attractions that provide a VR experience blended with a real-world tactile experience. A modular stage and kit of stage accessories suitable for a wide variety of commercial venues contains all of the necessary equipment, infrastructure, technology and content to assemble and operate a tactile, onsite VR attraction. Utilizing a modular set of set design and physical props, the physical structure and layout of the installations are designed to be easily rearranged and adapted to new VR content, without requiring extensive construction or specialized expertise.

Abstract: A comprehensive solution is provided to transforming locations and retail spaces into high-traffic VR attractions that provide a VR experience blended with a real-world tactile experience. A modular stage and kit of stage accessories suitable for a wide variety of commercial venues contains all of the necessary equipment, infrastructure, technology and content to assemble and operate a tactile, onsite VR attraction. Utilizing a modular set of set design and physical props, the physical structure and layout of the installations are designed to be easily rearranged and adapted to new VR content, without requiring extensive construction or specialized expertise.

Abstract: A comprehensive solution is provided to transforming locations and retail spaces into high-traffic VR attractions that provide a VR experience blended with a real-world tactile experience. A modular stage and kit of stage accessories suitable for a wide variety of commercial venues contains all of the necessary equipment, infrastructure, technology and content to assemble and operate a tactile, onsite VR attraction. Utilizing a modular set of set design and physical props, the physical structure and layout of the installations are designed to be easily rearranged and adapted to new VR content, without requiring extensive construction or specialized expertise.

Abstract: A comprehensive solution is provided to transforming locations and retail spaces into high-traffic VR attractions that provide a VR experience blended with a real-world tactile experience. A modular stage and kit of stage accessories suitable for a wide variety of commercial venues contains all of the necessary equipment, infrastructure, technology and content to assemble and operate a tactile, onsite VR attraction. Utilizing a modular set of set design and physical props, the physical structure and layout of the installations are designed to be easily rearranged and adapted to new VR content, without requiring extensive construction or specialized expertise.

Abstract: A comprehensive solution is provided to transforming locations and retail spaces into high-traffic virtual reality (VR) attractions that provide a VR experience blended with a real-world tactile experience. A grid-based stage and kit of fixed and moveable accessories suitable for a wide variety of commercial venues contain all of the necessary equipment, infrastructure, technology, and content to assemble and operate a tactile, on-site VR attraction. Utilizing a modular set of set design and physical props, the physical structure and layout of the installations are designed to be easily rearranged and adapted to new VR content without requiring extensive construction or specialized expertise.