Abstract

Disclosed herein are systems for providing virtual reality or mixed reality experiences to riders of a waterslide. In some embodiments, the system comprises a plurality of beacons or markers disposed along the waterslide, and a waterproof virtual reality (VR) headset for presenting virtual reality or mixed reality content to a person wearing the waterproof VR headset and riding the waterslide, wherein each of the plurality of beacons or markers is configured to be detectable to facilitate coordinated presentation of the virtual reality or mixed reality content to the person wearing the waterproof VR headset and riding the waterslide based at least in part on a location of the person along the waterslide.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• B63C 11/16 - Diving masks with air supply by suction from diver, e.g. snorkels
• A63G 21/18 - Water-chutes
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• H04L 67/131 - Protocols for games, networked simulations or virtual reality
• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
• A63G 3/00 - Water roundabouts, e.g. freely floating
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
• A63G 31/16 - Amusement arrangements creating illusions of travel
• H04W 4/30 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes
• B63C 11/12 - Diving masks

Goods & Services

waterproof virtual reality headsets; downloadable software for waterslide owners to enable virtual reality experiences for users on waterslides

Abstract

The present invention is directed to devices, systems and methods for coordinating water- related experiences with virtual reality content. In one aspect of the present invention, a method of providing a virtual reality experience to a rider moving along the surface of water is provided. The method includes the following steps: providing a headset to the rider, wherein the headset is placed over the rider's eyes; providing a surface of water along which the rider can travel; collecting data on the rider's acceleration, velocity or orientation through interaction of the headset with signals generated next to the surface of the water along which the rider travels; using the data to calculate one or more values that are used to coordinate virtual reality content with the rider's position along the water surface; presenting the virtual reality content to the rider through the headset, thereby providing a virtual reality experience to the rider.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63G 31/16 - Amusement arrangements creating illusions of travel
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics

Abstract

The present invention is directed to devices, systems and methods for coordinating water-related experiences with virtual reality content. In one aspect of the present invention, a method of providing a virtual reality experience to a rider moving along the surface of water is provided. The method includes the following steps: providing a headset to the rider, wherein the headset is placed over the rider's eyes; providing a surface of water along which the rider can travel; collecting data on the rider's acceleration, velocity or orientation through interaction of the headset with signals generated next to the surface of the water along which the rider travels; using the data to calculate one or more values that are used to coordinate virtual reality content with the rider's position along the water surface; presenting the virtual reality content to the rider through the headset, thereby providing a virtual reality experience to the rider.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays
• B63C 11/16 - Diving masks with air supply by suction from diver, e.g. snorkels
• A63G 21/18 - Water-chutes
• G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
• H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
• G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
• A63G 3/00 - Water roundabouts, e.g. freely floating
• H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
• A63G 31/16 - Amusement arrangements creating illusions of travel
• H04W 4/30 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes
• B63C 11/12 - Diving masks

Goods & Services

Aquatic virtual reality swimming goggles; recorded downloadable virtual reality software in the nature of simulating an aquatic environment; downloadable virtual reality software in the nature of simulating an aquatic environment

Goods & Services

BALLASTING SERVICES, NAMELY, THE INSTALLATION OF BALLAST IN SHIPS, OFF-SHORE PLATFORMS AND COUNTERWEIGHTS