Abstract: Technologies are described for providing turning in virtual reality environments. For example, some implementations use roll turning that involves rotating around an outer edge of a control input, some implementations use tap turning to move directly to a location indicated by a control movement, and some implementations involve combinations of roll turning and tap turning.

Abstract: Rendering of a dynamic workplane in a 3D rendering environment accessed through a two dimensional user interface is provided. The dynamic workplane is associated to a rendering tool in a rendering application for the 3D environment. The dynamic workplane orientation and position are dependent on the view perspective, the rendering tool selected and an interaction location in the 3D environment. The location and orientation of the dynamic workplane can change with each interaction by the user, each tool selected, and with changes in perspective relative to the 3D environment.

Abstract: Aspects of the technology described herein can insert a 2D object into a 3D environment utilizing a monoscopic view with controlled convergence. An exemplary computing device may use a depth regulator to determine a depth associated with a stereoscopic view. Moreover, a view converter in the exemplary computing device can transform the stereoscopic view into a monoscopic view with a controlled convergence distance. Further, a display configurator in the exemplary computing device can cause an external object to be displayed in the monoscopic view.

Abstract: Aspects of the technology described herein can insert a 2D object into a 3D environment utilizing a monoscopic view with controlled convergence. An exemplary computing device may use a depth regulator to determine a depth associated with a stereoscopic view. Moreover, a view converter in the exemplary computing device can transform the stereoscopic view into a monoscopic view with a controlled convergence distance. Further, a display configurator in the exemplary computing device can cause an external object to be displayed in the monoscopic view.

Abstract: In various embodiments, methods and systems for determining a forward direction for augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR) are provided. A sideways vector and an up vector are measured by an AR/VR device. A cross product of the sideways vector and the up vector is calculated to obtain a forward vector. An indication from a user of the AR/VR device is received to perform an action in a forward direction and the action in the forward direction is performed in a direction of the forward vector. For example, a user can move in an AR/VR environment in the forward direction or a user interface can be provided in the AR/VR environment in the forward direction.

Abstract: Technologies are described for providing turning in virtual reality environments. For example, some implementations use roll turning that involves rotating around an outer edge of a control input, some implementations use tap turning to move directly to a location indicated by a control movement, and some implementations involve combinations of roll turning and tap turning.

Abstract: A right near-eye display displays a right-eye virtual object, and a left near-eye display displays a left-eye virtual object. A first texture derived from a first image of a scene as viewed from a first perspective is overlaid on the right-eye virtual object and a second texture derived from a second image of the scene as viewed from a second perspective is overlaid on the left-eye virtual object. The right-eye virtual object and the left-eye virtual object cooperatively create an appearance of a pseudo 3D video perceivable by a user viewing the right and left near-eye displays.

Abstract: Rendering of a dynamic workplane in a 3D rendering environment accessed through a two dimensional user interface is provided. The dynamic workplane is associated to a rendering tool in a rendering application for the 3D environment. The dynamic workplane orientation and position are dependent on the view perspective, the rendering tool selected and an interaction location in the 3D environment. The location and orientation of the dynamic workplane can change with each interaction by the user, each tool selected, and with changes in perspective relative to the 3D environment.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed where users are rewarded and acknowledged for generating content and for remixing (modifying) the user generated content of others. In examples, the content may be levels of a virtual world for a gaming system.

Abstract: Embodiments that relate to detecting via an image sensor inputs made by a group of users are provided. For example, one disclosed embodiment provides a method including receiving image information of the play space from a capture device, identifying a body of a user within the play space from the received image information, and identifying a head within the play space from the received image information. The method further includes associating the head with the body of the user, identifying an extremity, and if the extremity meets a predetermined condition relative to one or more of the head and body, then performing an action via the computing device.