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patent
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| gptkbp:abstract |
A method and apparatus for providing a virtual reality environment.
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| gptkbp:applicationNumber |
08/469,174
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| gptkbp:applicationPublicationNumber |
gptkb:US_08/469,174_A1
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| gptkbp:applicationStatus |
abandoned
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| gptkbp:applicationType |
non-provisional
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| gptkbp:assignee |
gptkb:McCarthy_Technologies,_Inc.
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| gptkbp:citedBy |
gptkb:US_patent_6,345,275
gptkb:US_patent_8,765,432 gptkb:US_patent_7,123,456 gptkb:US_patent_6,123,703 |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:description |
Describes a system for creating a virtual reality experience.
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| gptkbp:examiner |
gptkb:John_Doe
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| gptkbp:field |
human-computer interaction
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| gptkbp:fieldOfUse |
virtual reality
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| gptkbp:filingDate |
June 7, 1995
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| gptkbp:grantDate |
September 10, 1996
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
US patent 5,554,158
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| gptkbp:internationalClassification |
G06F 3/048
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| gptkbp:inventor |
gptkb:Robert_J._McCarthy
gptkb:California gptkb:San_Francisco |
| gptkbp:inventorCountry |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:issuedOn |
September 10, 1996
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| gptkbp:legalStatus |
active
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| gptkbp:maintenanceFee |
paid
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| gptkbp:numberOfClaims |
20
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| gptkbp:patentAbstract |
A method for creating a virtual reality environment.
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| gptkbp:patentCitation |
cited in 15 other patents.
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| gptkbp:patentClaim |
Claim 1: A method for providing a virtual reality environment.
Claim 5: The method of claim 1, wherein the user is immersed in the environment. Claim 8: The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the apparatus includes audio output. Claim 2: The apparatus for providing a virtual reality environment. Claim 9: The method of claim 1, wherein the user can manipulate objects. Claim 6: The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the apparatus includes sensors. Claim 3: The method of claim 1, wherein the environment is interactive. Claim 4: The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the apparatus includes a display. Claim 7: The method of claim 1, wherein the environment is three-dimensional. Claim 10: The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the apparatus includes a control unit. |
| gptkbp:patentExpiration |
June 7, 2015
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| gptkbp:patentFamily |
McCarthy_Technologies_patents
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| gptkbp:patentField |
simulation technology
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| gptkbp:patentLink |
https://patents.google.com/patent/US5554158A/en
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| gptkbp:patentNumber |
5,554,158
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| gptkbp:patentOffice |
gptkb:USPTO
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| gptkbp:patentStatus |
granted
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| gptkbp:patentType |
utility
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| gptkbp:priorityDate |
June 7, 1995
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| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
gptkb:US_patent_5,123,456
gptkb:US_patent_5,987,654 |
| gptkbp:technologyArea |
computer graphics
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| gptkbp:title |
Method and apparatus for providing a virtual reality environment
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