Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC

Nicholas Friele Everist

Jason Andrew Higgins

Lorenz Henric Jentz

Khaled Boulos

Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a universal tracking module (UTM) capable of tracking six degrees of freedom of objects. In artificial reality environments, six degrees of freedom tracking refers to the ability to track an object moving and rotating freely in three-dimensional space along three axes of movement and rotation. Six degrees of freedom tracking provides high precision in tracking movement and rotation in 3D space, enabling more accurate and realistic representations of objects and interactions in virtual and augmented reality environments, thereby allowing for more realistic and immersive experiences. In examples, the UTM includes a plurality of light-emitting diodes such that an image of the UTM can be utilized to determine the position and orientation of the UTM and the object to which the UTM is attached.

Universal tracking module

A controller for interacting with an artificial reality environment and related methods, systems, and storage media are disclosed. The controller may include a base. The base may include at least one sensor for self-tracking movements by the controller. The controller may include a thumb plate coupled to the base. The thumb plate may include a touchpad, one or more actuators, and/or a joystick. The one or more actuators may include buttons. The controller may include a handle coupled to the base. The handle may include one or more triggers. The controller is configured to activate a precision pinch feature based on inputs received from the touchpad and at least one trigger.

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Seattle, WA, United States of America

Nicholas Friele Everist