Location History:
- Seattle, WA (US) (2020 - 2023)
- Nanoose Bay, CA (2022 - 2023)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2020-2023
Title: Innovations by Chris Sorrell in Mixed Reality Technology
Introduction
Chris Sorrell is an accomplished inventor based in Seattle, WA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of mixed reality technology, holding a total of 5 patents. His work focuses on enhancing user interaction within virtual environments, making them more intuitive and user-friendly.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is the "Eclipse cursor for mixed reality displays." This invention discloses systems and methods for displaying a cursor and a focus indicator associated with real or virtual objects in a virtual, augmented, or mixed reality environment. The system can determine a spatial relationship between a user-movable cursor and a target object within the environment. It may render a focus indicator, such as a halo, shading, or highlighting, around or adjacent to objects that are near the cursor. When the cursor overlaps with a target object, the system can render the object in front of the cursor, ensuring that it is not occluded. This innovation provides users with positional feedback and aids in navigating among objects in the environment.
Another notable patent is the "Eclipse cursor for virtual content in mixed reality displays." Similar to the previous invention, this system also focuses on displaying a cursor and a focus indicator in a mixed reality environment. It allows for the rendering of objects closer to the user than the cursor, enhancing the overall user experience. A group of virtual objects can be scrolled, and a virtual control panel can be displayed to indicate upcoming objects in the scroll.
Career Highlights
Chris Sorrell is currently employed at Magic Leap, Inc., a company known for its innovative work in augmented reality and mixed reality technologies. His contributions have played a vital role in advancing the capabilities of mixed reality displays.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Chris has collaborated with talented individuals such as John Austin Day and Lorena Pazmino. These collaborations have further enriched his work and contributed to the development of groundbreaking technologies.
Conclusion
Chris Sorrell's innovative patents and contributions to mixed reality technology demonstrate his commitment to enhancing user experiences in virtual environments. His work continues to influence the field and pave the way for future advancements.