SIMULATION EXPERIENCE WITH PHYSICAL OBJECTS

Number: 20180196523
Published: 2018-07-12
Filed: 2017-01-10
Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
Inventors: ARANA; MARK; HAVEY; BENJAMIN F.; DRAKE; EDWARD; CHEN; ALEXANDER C.
CPC: A63F13/212; G06F3/011; A63F13/211; G06F3/016; A63F13/25; G06F3/017; A63F13/65; A63F13/80; A63F13/213; A63F13/5255
Verdict: Medium Hardware
Source: Google Patents · FreePatentsOnline

The keeper's note

Interactive physical-object simulation experience.

Abstract

A simulation adapter can be attached to a real-world physical object and adapted to communicate one or more characteristics and/or simulation events associated with the real-world physical object to a simulation device. The simulation device is adapted to generate a simulation experience based upon the one or more characteristics of the real-world physical object and/or the simulation events associated with the real-world physical object.

Background

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to simulated experiences, such as that experienced in gaming environments and augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR) environments.DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

VR can refer to the creation of a fully immersive virtual world/space experience with which users may interact. AR can refer to the blending of VR elements and real life. For example, AR may involve providing a live displayed experience of a physical, real-world environment in which the real-world elements are augmented by computer-generated sensory input. Still other environments, such as that created in a video game, can involve simulating player interaction(s) within the gaming environment.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

In accordance with one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises obtaining a characteristics profile comprising one or more characteristics indicative of a physical object, and transmitting the characteristics profile to a simulation device. The method further comprises interacting with the simulation device such that simulation events experienced by or initiated by the physical object to which a simulation adapter is attached are represented in a simulation experience generated by the simulation device commensurate with the one or more characteristics.

In accordance with one embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprises receiving at a simulation device, a characteristics profile comprising one or

Claims

1. A computer-implemented method, comprising: obtaining a characteristics profile comprising one or more characteristics indicative of a physical object; transmitting the characteristics profile to a simulation device; and interacting with the simulation device such that simulation events experienced by or initiated by the physical object to which a simulation adapter is attached are represented in a simulation experience generated by the simulation device commensurate with the one or more characteristics. 10. A computer-implemented method, comprising: receiving at a simulation device, a characteristics profile comprising one or more characteristics indicative of a physical object; matching the characteristics profile of the physical object with a corresponding performance profile; and generating a simulation experience based upon at least one of the one or more characteristics, wherein simulation events involving use of the physical object are represented based upon the performance profile. 17. A system, comprising: a simulation device adapted to generate a simulation experience based upon one or more characteristics associated with a physical object and one or more simulation event occurrences associated with the physical object; and a simulation adapter attached to the physical object and adapted to communicate the one or more characteristics associated with the physical object and the one or more simulation event occurrences associated with the physical object to the simulation device.