US patent 5,554,161

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gptkbp:abstract A method and apparatus for providing a virtual reality environment.
gptkbp:applicationNumber 08/469,123
gptkbp:applicationPublicationNumber US_08/469,123_A1
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gptkbp:assignee gptkb:McCarthy_Technologies,_Inc.
gptkbp:citedBy gptkb:US_patent_6,123,123
gptkb:US_patent_7,456,789
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gptkbp:examiner gptkb:John_Doe
gptkbp:expirationDate September 10, 2013
gptkbp:fieldOfInvention computer technology
gptkbp:fieldOfUse virtual reality
gptkbp:filingDate June 7, 1995
gptkbp:firstClaim A method for tracking user movements.
A method for creating a virtual reality environment.
An apparatus for providing a virtual reality experience.
A method for integrating audio in virtual environments.
A device for rendering 3D graphics.
A system for simulating real-world interactions.
A system for user input in virtual reality.
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gptkbp:internationalClassification G06F 3/048
gptkbp:inventor gptkb:Robert_J._McCarthy
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gptkbp:issuedOn September 10, 1996
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legalStatus granted
gptkbp:maintenanceFee paid
gptkbp:ninthClaim A device for haptic feedback.
A method for creating interactive scenarios.
A method for enhancing user immersion.
gptkbp:numberOfClaims 20
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gptkbp:patentNumber 5,554,161
gptkbp:patentOffice gptkb:USPTO
gptkbp:priorityDate June 7, 1995
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:US_patent_5,678,901
US_patent_5,432,123
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:US_patent_5,123,456
gptkbp:status active
gptkbp:title Method and apparatus for providing a virtual reality environment
gptkbp:USClassification 345/156