Abstract: A system for managing inputs to interactive content by a user, the system comprising a plurality of input modules configured to detect respective types of user inputs to the system, an input characterisation unit configured to determine a usage level of use of each input type in dependence upon the user inputs detected by the corresponding input modules, a module management unit configured to modify the operation of one or more input modules in dependence upon the respective level of use, and an input mapping unit configured to determine a mapping between detected user inputs and interactions with the content in dependence upon the modification of the operation of input modules.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes identifying a gaming device in a real-world environment, the gaming device providing a user experience to a user in a mixed-reality setting, identifying an object in the real-world environment in proximity to the gaming device, and initiating an activity relating to the object based on a virtual part of the mixed-reality setting.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes selecting a virtual object to be positioned in a mixed-reality environment, the virtual object having one or more conditions relating to the positioning of the virtual object, scanning a real-world part of the mixed-reality environment, determining a location to position the virtual object based on the scan, wherein the location satisfies the one or more conditions, scaling the virtual object based on the location, and positioning the virtual object in the mixed-reality environment at the determined location.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for detecting a display screen using an extended reality display device, comprising receiving, at the extended reality display device, an image, or data defining an image, corresponding to a predetermined frame of a video stream, the predetermined frame comprising a plurality of specified feature points, monitoring a display screen that is displaying the video stream, detecting at least some of the plurality of specified feature points in the predetermined frame of the video stream as displayed on the display screen, and determining, based on the detected specified feature points, the physical boundaries of the display screen.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for representing virtual objects outside of a display screen, comprising: receiving data defining a virtual environment that comprises a plurality of virtual objects, each virtual object having a virtual location within the virtual environment, displaying, on a display screen, a portion of the virtual environment that is within a field of view controlled by a user determining if at least one virtual object of a subset of the virtual objects is outside of the field of view but at least partially within a virtual display area adjacent the display screen. In response to determining that a virtual object of the subset of the virtual objects is at least partially within the virtual display area, the method comprises converting the virtual location of the virtual object into a real-world location, and displaying a virtual element representing the virtual object at the real-world location using a mixed-reality display device.

Abstract: A method and system are provided which enable an object, known or unknown, to be augmented with additional visual elements. This may provide a more immersive experience, for example, when gaming or viewing content.

Abstract: A wearable data processing apparatus includes one or more attachment members for attaching the wearable data processing apparatus to a part of a limb of a user, one or more sensors to generate user input data in response to one or more user inputs, wireless communication circuitry to transmit the user input data to an external device and to receive control data based on the user input data from the external device, processing circuitry to generate one or more output signals in dependence upon the control data and an output unit to output one or more of the output signals.