# US 2021/0274931 A1 · Desktop Platform > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2021/0274931 A1 - Document ID: US20210274931A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 17/255,836 - Filed: 2019-06-27 - Published: 2021-09-09 - Earliest claimed: 2018-06-28 - Assignees: Roto Vr Limited - Applicants: Roto VR Limited - Inventors: Elliott Myers; Gavin Waxkirsh - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20210274931A1 ## CPC - A47C 7/68: Arm-rest tables {; or back-rest tables} - G06F 1/1605: {Multimedia displays, e.g. with integrated or attached speakers, cameras, microphones} - A47B 21/00: Tables or desks {for office equipment, e.g. typewriters, keyboards} - A47C 7/72: Adaptations for incorporating lamps, radio sets, bars, telephones, ventilation, heating or cooling arrangements or the like - A47C 7/723: {with display screens} - A47C 7/727: {with speakers} - A63F 13/213: comprising photodetecting means, e.g. cameras, photodiodes or infrared cells (A63F13/219 takes precedence) - A63F 13/98: Accessories, i.e. detachable arrangements optional for the use of the video game device, e.g. grip supports of game controllers - G06F 3/011: {Arrangements for interaction with the human body, e.g. for user immersion in virtual reality (blind teaching G09B21/00)} - G09F 9/301: {flexible foldable or roll-able electronic displays, e.g. thin LCD, OLED} - H04N 13/246: Calibration of cameras - H04N 23/56: provided with illuminating means - H04N 23/90: Arrangement of cameras or camera modules, e.g. multiple cameras in TV studios or sports stadiums - A47B 21/04: characterised by means for holding or fastening typewriters or computer equipment - A47B 2083/025: {Computer workstation with integrated seat} - A47B 2200/0072: Computer work stations with integrated seat or chair - A47B 2200/0073: Desk with integrated computer - A47B 2200/0078: Control consoles or desks - A47B 2220/0077: Lighting for furniture, e.g. cupboards and racks - A63F 2300/8082: Virtual reality - A47C: CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) - A47B: TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE (furniture jointing F16B) - A63F: CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - G09F: DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS - H04N: PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION ## Abstract A desktop platform for use with virtual, augmented or mixed reality technology is provided. The platform includes a plurality of camera sections, a keyboard section, a trackpad section, a screen section, and means for supporting a user input device. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A desktop platform for use with virtual, augmented or mixed reality technology, comprising: a plurality of camera sections; a keyboard section; a trackpad section; a screen section; and means for supporting a user input device. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) A desktop platform claimed in claim 1, further comprising a plurality of cameras for mounting on the desktop platform at the plurality of camera sections. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) A desktop platform as claimed in claim 1, further comprising at least one light for mounting on the desktop platform. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) A desktop platform as claimed in claim 1, the means for supporting a user input device comprising a hole for receiving at least part of the handheld user input device. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) A desktop platform as claimed in claim 1, additionally including means for attaching the desktop platform to a chair or a table. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) A desktop platform as claimed in claim 5, wherein the means for attaching the desktop platform to a chair or a table includes a retainer arranged to constrain relative movement of the desktop platform and the chair or the table. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) A desktop platform as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of camera sections includes a first camera section for mounting a camera in a position which is substantially central across a width and/or a depth of the desktop platform and one or more side camera sections for mounting cameras offset from the substantially central position on the desktop platform. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) A desktop platform as claimed in claim 7, wherein the one or more side camera sections are arranged one either side of the first camera section. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) A desktop platform as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of camera sections are arranged for mounting cameras with a common field of vision between the cameras. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) A desktop platform as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of camera sections are arranged for mounting cameras at different positions across a depth of the desktop platform. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) A desktop platform as claimed in claim 1, wherein the screen is a retractable soft screen. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) A desktop platform as claimed in claim 11, additionally including means for supporting the retractable soft screen in an unwound state. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) A desktop platform as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of camera sections comprises only three camera sections. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) A system comprising: a desktop platform as claimed in claim 1; and a plurality of cameras for mounting at the plurality of camera sections, the cameras being arranged to produce an image of part of a user of the desktop platform. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) A system as claimed in claim 14, additionally including a chair for mounting the desktop platform on. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) A system as claimed in claim 15, additionally including one or more indicators, patterns or LEDs for mounting on the chair, the one or more indicators, patterns or LEDs being arranged to assist in calibrating the plurality of cameras.