Patents by Inventor Richard Schulze

Richard Schulze 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).

  • Patent number: 10549184
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Unchartedvr Inc.
    Inventors: Kalon Ross Gutierrez, John Duncan, Douglas Griffin, Richard Schulze
  • Patent number: 10500487
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Unchartedvr Inc.
    Inventors: Kalon Ross Gutierrez, John Duncan, Douglas Griffin, Richard Schulze
  • Patent number: 10482643
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Unchartedvr Inc.
    Inventors: Kalon Ross Gutierrez, John Duncan, Douglas Griffin, Richard Schulze
  • Patent number: 10449443
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Unchartedvr Inc.
    Inventors: Kalon Ross Gutierrez, John Duncan, Douglas Griffin, Richard Schulze
  • Patent number: 10413839
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Unchartedvr Inc.
    Inventors: Kalon Ross Gutierrez, John Joseph Duncan, Douglas Griffin, Richard Schulze
  • Publication number: 20190221030
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Douglas Griffin, Kalon Ross Gutierrez, Richard Schulze, Charles Bueche
  • Publication number: 20190111336
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: KALON ROSS GUTIERREZ, JOHN DUNCAN, DOUGLAS GRIFFIN, RICHARD SCHULZE
  • Publication number: 20190111334
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Kalon Ross Gutierrez, John Duncan, Douglas Griffin, Richard Schulze
  • Publication number: 20190111333
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: KALON ROSS GUTIERREZ, JOHN DUNCAN, DOUGLAS GRIFFIN, RICHARD SCHULZE
  • Patent number: 10192339
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Unchartedvr Inc.
    Inventors: Kalon Ross Gutierrez, John Duncan, Douglas Griffin, Richard Schulze
  • Patent number: 10192340
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Unchartedvr Inc.
    Inventors: Kalon Ross Gutierrez, John Duncan, Douglas Griffin, Richard Schulze
  • Patent number: 10188962
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Unchartedvr Inc.
    Inventors: Kalon Ross Gutierrez, John Duncan, Douglas Griffin, Richard Schulze
  • Patent number: 10183232
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Unchartedvr Inc.
    Inventors: Kalon Ross Gutierrez, John Duncan, Douglas Griffin, Richard Schulze
  • Publication number: 20180369709
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Kalon Ross Gutierrez, John Joseph Duncan, Douglas Griffin, Richard Schulze
  • Patent number: 10105619
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: UNCHARTEDVR INC.
    Inventors: Kalon Ross Gutierrez, John Joseph Duncan, Douglas Griffin, Richard Schulze
  • Publication number: 20180144525
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: KALON ROSS GUTIERREZ, JOHN DUNCAN, DOUGLAS GRIFFIN, RICHARD SCHULZE
  • Publication number: 20180140964
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: KALON ROSS GUTIERREZ, JOHN DUNCAN, DOUGLAS GRIFFIN, RICHARD SCHULZE
  • Publication number: 20180140963
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: KALON ROSS GUTIERREZ, JOHN DUNCAN, DOUGLAS GRIFFIN, RICHARD SCHULZE
  • Publication number: 20180142483
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: KALON ROSS GUTIERREZ, JOHN DUNCAN, DOUGLAS GRIFFIN, RICHARD SCHULZE
  • Publication number: 20180126295
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: KALON ROSS GUTIERREZ, JOHN DUNCAN, DOUGLAS GRIFFIN, RICHARD SCHULZE