Abstract: A collaboration and shared viewing system that is intuitive to use through manipulation of a trackable three-dimensional physical object in conjunction with a collaboration platform which allows for multiple parties to view and make changes to a virtual object, where manipulations of the three-dimensional object are mapped one-to-one to virtual object movements.

Abstract: A system and method for viewing and inspecting a virtual item for purchase including a handheld trackable three-dimensional physical object for use with an augmented reality application providing a shopper with a life-sized, handheld virtual product allowing the shopper to interact with the virtual product in a natural way by manipulating the physical handheld item.

Abstract: A system for examining a virtual object, and precisely placing it in the user's environment using a trackable three-dimensional physical object and a computing device in communication with a camera and display is disclosed. Manipulation of the physical object shows corresponding actions in a displayed associated virtual object. A stationary copy of the virtual object is placed in the user's environment at precisely the location and orientation of the physical object. The virtual object and its path may be realistically animated, and any interaction may be recorded.

Abstract: A head mounted display system comprises a main body configured to be worn on a human head and to secure therein a mobile computing device having a display and hardware for generating images on the display corresponding to motion data.

Abstract: A head mounted display system for use with a mobile computing device includes a main body configured to be worn on a human head. A lens assembly within the main body includes a first lens configured to focus vision of a wearer on a first area of a display of the mobile computing device when the mobile computing device is secured to the main body. A first contact point disposed in a fixed position relative to the first lens is configured to contact a surface of the display when the mobile computing device is secured to the main body. The first contact point is detectable by the mobile computing device and usable by the mobile computing device to derive a position of the display relative to the at least one lens.

Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus including processor and memory, the processor executing instructions which cause the processor to: generate a three-dimensional environment on a display; detect, using a camera, the presence of a three-dimensional physical object bearing a fiducial marker; detect distortion of the three-dimensional physical object using the fiducial marker; and alter the three-dimensional environment on the display based upon the distortion of the three-dimensional physical object.

Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus comprising processor and memory and a three-dimensional object bearing at least two, unique fiducial markers, the processor executing instructions which cause the processor to generate a three-dimensional environment including a user interface element for interacting with the three-dimensional environment, detect rotational movement of the three-dimensional physical object using the at least two unique fiducial markers, and update the user interface element within the three-dimensional environment based upon the rotational movement of the three-dimensional physical object.

Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus comprising processor and memory and a three-dimensional object bearing at least two, unique fiducial markers, the processor executing instructions which cause the processor to generate a three-dimensional environment including a user interface element for interacting with the three-dimensional environment, detect rotational movement of the three-dimensional physical object using the at least two unique fiducial markers, and update the user interface element within the three-dimensional environment based upon the rotational movement of the three-dimensional physical object.

Abstract: A head mounted display system for use with a mobile computing device includes a main body configured to be worn on a human head. A lens assembly within the main body includes a first lens configured to focus vision of a wearer on a first area of a display of the mobile computing device when the mobile computing device is secured to the main body. A first contact point disposed in a fixed position relative to the first lens is configured to contact a surface of the display when the mobile computing device is secured to the main body. The first contact point is detectable by the mobile computing device and usable by the mobile computing device to derive a position of the display relative to the at least one lens.

Abstract: A head mounted display system for use with a mobile computing device, comprises a single-piece main body made entirely of a homogeneous unitary soft and compressible material, the soft main body configured to be worn on a human head and including a retention pocket configured to accept and secure a mobile computing device to the main body, and a lens assembly within the main body comprising at least one lens configured to focus vision of a wearer on a respective area of a display screen of the mobile computing device, such that an image may be viewed through the lens on the display screen.

Abstract: A head mounted display system for use with a mobile computing device, comprises a single-piece soft main body made entirely of a homogeneous unitary soft and compressible material, the soft main body configured to be worn on a human head, a lens assembly comprising two lenses configured to focus vision of a wearer on respective areas of a display screen of a mobile computing device, the lens assembly held within one or more apertures formed in the main body, such that an image may be viewed through the two lenses on the display screen. The head mounted display system main body has a retention pocket disposed forward of the lens assembly configured to accept and secure the mobile computing device to the main body.

Abstract: A head mounted display system for use with a mobile computing device, comprises a single-piece main body made entirely of a homogeneous unitary soft and compressible material, the soft main body configured to be worn on a human head and including a retention pocket configured to accept and secure a mobile computing device to the main body, and a lens assembly within the main body comprising at least one lens configured to focus vision of a wearer on a respective area of a display screen of the mobile computing device, such that an image may be viewed through the lens on the display screen.

Abstract: A head mounted display system for use with a mobile computing device, comprises a single-piece soft main body made entirely of a homogeneous unitary soft and compressible material, the soft main body configured to be worn on a human head, a lens assembly comprising two lenses configured to focus vision of a wearer on respective areas of a display screen of a mobile computing device, the lens assembly held within one or more apertures formed in the main body, such that an image may be viewed through the two lenses on the display screen. The head mounted display system main body has a retention pocket disposed forward of the lens assembly configured to accept and secure the mobile computing device to the main body.

Abstract: A head mounted display system for use with a mobile computing device, comprises a soft main body made entirely of a soft and compressible material, the main body has a retention pocket entirely formed by the material and configured to accept and secure the mobile computing device and a lens assembly comprising two lenses configured to focus vision on respective areas of a display screen of the mobile computing device, the lens assembly held within one or more apertures formed in the main body entirely by the material, the two lenses mounted for independent movement with respect to each other, such that a split screen image may be viewed through the two lenses on the display screen.

Abstract: A head mounted display system for use with a mobile computing device, comprises a soft main body made entirely of a soft and compressible material, the main body has a retention pocket entirely formed by the material and configured to accept and secure the mobile computing device and a lens assembly comprising two lenses configured to focus vision on respective areas of a display screen of the mobile computing device, the lens assembly held within one or more apertures formed in the main body entirely by the material, the two lenses mounted for independent movement with respect to each other, such that a split screen image may be viewed through the two lenses on the display screen.

Abstract: A head mounted display system for use with a mobile computing device, comprises a soft main body made entirely of a soft and compressible material, the main body has a retention pocket entirely formed by the material and configured to accept and secure the mobile computing device and a lens assembly comprising two lenses configured to focus vision on respective areas of a display screen of the mobile computing device, the lens assembly held within one or more apertures formed in the main body entirely by the material, the two lenses mounted for independent movement with respect to each other, such that a split screen image may be viewed through the two lenses on the display screen.