Virtuix Holdings Inc.

James Douglas Shuffield

Jan Goetgeluk

Ronald Kurt Bender

Benjamin John Drakes

Ricardo Soza

Duane Bester

A virtual environment can use an absolute orientation framework. An absolute orientation framework in a virtual environment can be activated using an omnidirectional locomotion platform. An absolute orientation framework enables a user's avatar to move independently from the current viewpoint or camera position. The user's avatar can move in an absolute manner relative to a virtual environment map.

Method generating an input in an omnidirectional locomotion system

In a virtual reality environment a user's movements are coupled, meaning the user cannot walk and look in different directions. Discloses are methods and systems for soft decoupling the movements of the user in a virtual reality environment, enabling the user to look and walk in different directions simulating real-world interactions. The soft decoupling is performed by receiving acceleration and orientation data from sensors attached to the user. A heading and a heading delta based on a ratio are calculated. The calculated heading and a velocity are translated into soft decoupling inputs for the virtual reality environment.

System and method of soft decoupling an input

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Method of generating an input in an omnidirectional locomotion system

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James Douglas Shuffield