Controller gestures in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (xR) applications

This invention describes a system for performing special gestures in virtual or augmented reality using two handheld controllers. It works by tracking the controllers' positions via environmental landmarks from a Head-Mounted Device, and when they are close, it monitors their movement data. If these movements match a predefined gesture, the system triggers a specific command within the xR application.

Why it matters: Filed before widespread consumer xR headsets with advanced inside-out SLAM and IMU processing. The underlying technology for real-time SLAM and gesture recognition has matured significantly.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedComplex software system for gesture recognition

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