Interface device with three-dimensional (3-D) viewing functionality
AssigneeUniversal City Studios LLC
InventorsAndrew Raij, Gregory Addison Hill, Jr.
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Abstract
An interface device is provided that is configured to allow viewing of three-dimensional (3-D) content when the interface device is worn. In certain embodiments, a wearable visualization device can be removably coupled to the interface device. The wearable visualization device, when in use, may provide additional viewing functionality, such as facilitating the viewing of augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR).
Claims20
A combined three-dimensional (3-D) and virtual reality (VR), augmented reality, and/or mixed reality viewing system, comprising:
- an interface device comprising:
- a head strap assembly configured to be worn on a head of a user to secure the interface device to the head;
- an interface frame coupled to the head strap assembly;
- a 3-D viewing component coupled to the interface frame to form a 3-D viewing assembly, wherein the 3-D viewing component is configured to allow viewing of one or more coded two-dimensional (2-D) images as one or more deciphered 3-D features;
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- an attachment mechanism configured to removably couple a wearable visualization device to the 3-D viewing assembly;
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- the wearable visualization device configured to be tethered to a ride vehicle, wherein the wearable visualization device comprises one or more displays and is configured to encompass an entire view of the user.
A combined three-dimensional (3-D) and virtual reality, augmented reality, and/or mixed reality viewing system, comprising:
- a 3-D display device comprising a projector or an electronic display device, wherein the 3-D display device is configured to project or display 3-D images on a display surface in a physical environment;
- a wearable visualization device comprising one or more displays and configured to encompass an entire view of a user, wherein the wearable visualization device is distinct from the 3-D display device and the one or more displays are physically separate from the display surface in the physical environment;
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- an interface device configured to be worn on a head of a user, the interface device comprising:
- a 3-D viewing assembly comprising an interface frame and a 3-D viewing component coupled to the interface frame, wherein the 3-D viewing component is configured to allow viewing of the projected or displayed 3-D images on the display surface in the physical environment;
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- an attachment mechanism configured to removably couple the wearable visualization device to the 3-D viewing assembly.
A combined three-dimensional (3-D) and virtual reality (VR), augmented reality, and/or mixed reality viewing system, comprising:
- a 3-D display device comprising a projector or an electronic display device, wherein the 3-D display device is configured to project or display 3-D images on a display surface in a physical environment;
- a plurality of wearable visualization devices distinct from the 3-D display device, wherein each wearable visualization device of the plurality of wearable visualization devices comprises one or more displays and is configured to encompass an entire view of a user, and the one or more displays are physically separate from the display surface in the physical environment;
- a plurality of interface devices, wherein each interface device of the plurality of interface devices comprises:
- an interface frame configured to be worn on a head of the user;
- a 3-D viewing component coupled to the interface frame to form a 3-D viewing assembly, wherein the 3-D viewing component is configured to allow viewing of the projected or displayed 3-D images on the display surface in the physical environment;
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- an attachment mechanism configured to removably couple a wearable visualization device of the plurality of wearable visualization devices to the 3-D viewing assembly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.