Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for automatically assigning flagged locations that are potentially discoverable when encountered by one or more of Augmented Reality (AR) or Virtual Reality (VR) devices and assigning a value to each flagged location which is revealed when the one or more AR or VR devices encounters a flagged location. A terrain database is maintained that is comprised of a higher dimensional map of portions of an environmental model that establishes a total area of the higher dimensional environmental model. Flagged locations are generated in the terrain database utilizing input from a Random Number Generator (RNG) function. A real time server automatically assigns a value to each of the flagged locations when an AR or VR device discovers a flagged location. The assigned value is displayed to the AR or VR device that discovered the respective flagged location.

Abstract: A system, method, and device for generating Pepper's Ghost artifices from two-dimensional sources including Augmented Reality (“AR”) or Virtual Reality (“VR”) environments such that the Pepper's Ghost artifices appear to be a natural addition to a three-dimensional virtual environment. By employing virtual Pepper's Ghost projections onto varying size and shaped screens in the virtual three-dimensional environment, a reduction in bandwidth and costs are realized particularly when displaying humanoid characters in an AR and/or VR environment. While the methods disclosed with the present invention could be of utility to any type of virtual environment, the benefits are particularly acute for dynamic VR environments.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for allowing a plurality of augmented and/or virtual reality users to interact with higher dimensional virtual or augmented environment models in which a plurality of objects are placed throughout in a pseudorandom fashion. The placed plurality of objects are subsequently assigned values either in a predetermined or real time manner. The system and method enable security countermeasures, thereby protecting the higher dimensional environmental model from malicious users.

Abstract: A system, method, and device for generating Pepper's Ghost artifices from two-dimensional sources including Augmented Reality (“AR”) or Virtual Reality (“VR”) environments such that the Pepper's Ghost artifices appear to be a natural addition to a three-dimensional virtual environment. By employing virtual Pepper's Ghost projections onto varying size and shaped screens in the virtual three-dimensional environment, a reduction in bandwidth and costs are realized particularly when displaying humanoid characters in an AR and/or VR environment. While the methods disclosed with the present invention could be of utility to any type of virtual environment, the benefits are particularly acute for dynamic VR environments.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for allowing a plurality of augmented and/or virtual reality users to interact with higher dimensional virtual or augmented environment models in which a plurality of objects are placed throughout in a pseudorandom fashion. The placed plurality of objects are subsequently assigned values either in a predetermined or real time manner. The system and method enable security countermeasures, thereby protecting the higher dimensional environmental model from malicious users.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for allowing a plurality of augmented and/or virtual reality users to interact with higher dimensional virtual or augmented environment models in which a plurality of objects are placed throughout in a pseudorandom fashion. The placed plurality of objects are subsequently assigned values either in a predetermined or real time manner. The system and method enable security countermeasures, thereby protecting the higher dimensional environmental model from malicious users.

Abstract: Methods are provided for allowing a plurality of players to wager or vote on one of a plurality of real world events being displayed on video displays that are potentially viewable by augmented reality (AR) devices, and monitor progress of the real world events and status of wagers or votes on the real world events using the AR devices. Each of the real world events are represented by a respective video feed that becomes displayed on the video displays. The AR devices are pointed at the video displays to identify the real world event.

Abstract: A system and method for allowing a plurality of consumers or users to be individually authenticated in a Virtual Reality (VR) environment conducted throughout a VR session accessing a gaming server that dispenses outcomes. The consumer authentications are made possible through the VR device, thereby authorizing continued access to controlled or restricted VR environments.

Abstract: Methods are provided for allowing a plurality of players to wager on one of a plurality of real world events being displayed on virtual video displays that are viewable by Virtual Reality (VR) devices, and monitor progress of the real world events and status of wagers or votes on the real world events using the VR devices. Each of the real world events are represented by a respective virtual video feed that becomes displayed on the virtual video displays. The VR devices are pointed at the virtual video displays to identify the real world event.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for allowing a plurality of players to vote on one of a plurality of real world events being displayed on video displays that are potentially viewable by augmented reality (AR) devices, and monitor progress of the real world events and status of votes on the real world events using the AR devices. Each of the real world events are represented by a respective video feed that becomes displayed on the video displays. The AR devices are pointed at the video displays to identify the real world event.

Abstract: A system is provided for allowing users to each individually collaboratively interact with a common virtual simulated environment utilizing a plurality of different devices, such as a two-dimensional computer screen and mouse, three-dimensional Virtual Reality (VR) goggles, Augmented Reality (AR) enabled smart phones, headsets, and game consoles. Both real and asynchronized time collaboration are provided.

Abstract: Methods are provided for allowing a plurality of players to wager or vote on one of a plurality of real world events being displayed on video displays that are potentially viewable by augmented reality (AR) devices, and monitor progress of the real world events and status of wagers or votes on the real world events using the AR devices. Each of the real world events are represented by a respective video feed that becomes displayed on the video displays. The AR devices are pointed at the video displays to identify the real world event.