Patents by Inventor Jan Goetgeluk

Jan Goetgeluk has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • METHOD OF GENERATING AN INPUT IN AN OMNIDIRECTIONAL LOCOMOTION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150190713
    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: March 19, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Jan GOETGELUK, Ricardo SOZA, Duane BESTER, James Douglas SHUFFIELD
  • Locomotion System and Apparatus
    Publication number: 20140111424
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventor: Jan Goetgeluk