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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 17, 2006
Ben Niall Chapman, Zillmere, AU;
Sam Bucolo, Grange, AU;
Glenn Smith, Zillmere, AU;
Diversionary Therapy Technologies Pty Ltd, Toowong, Queensland, AU;
Abstract
A diversionary therapy apparatus () provides a tangible intuitive and immersive interaction device for a patient so as to distract the patient from a treatment. It includes a handheld tablet device () having motion sensors and a screen () for showing digital content relating to a three-dimensional environment. A controller determines movement of the tablet device () and displays content on the screen () based on this movement so that the patient can interact with the three-dimensional environment displayed on the screen through physical manipulation of the device (). Various other interactive features are also disclosed, including interchangeable selector elements, e.g. figurines (), that may be mounted on the device () to allow selection of content and action, a camera, biometric sensors, a touchscreen, a domed rear surface to allow the device to rock on a surface and a profiled screen wall (). Handgrips () may be provided skew to the horizontal to encourage immediate rotation of the device (). Various other applications of the device are discussed, as is motion sensing based on a camera imaging a pattern on a marker element, e.g. on a figurine ().