Real-world awareness for virtual reality

This invention helps people using virtual reality (VR) applications stay aware of their real-world surroundings. When a VR app is active, the system uses sensors like microphones or cameras to detect external sounds or sights. If something is detected, it determines how important the event is and what the VR app is currently doing, then uses a stored lookup table to decide the best way to notify the user within the VR experience.

Why it matters: Filed before high-quality passthrough video and mixed reality became standard in consumer VR. Modern headsets now provide the necessary sensor inputs and display capabilities for seamless integration.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: ModerateSoftware logic, sensor integration with VR

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