Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
patent
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| gptkbp:abstract |
A method and apparatus for providing a virtual reality environment.
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| gptkbp:applicationNumber |
08/646,123
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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_7,890,123
gptkb:US_patent_6,123,456 |
| gptkbp:class |
345/156
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| gptkbp:examiner |
gptkb:John_Doe
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| gptkbp:expirationDate |
September 9, 2017
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| gptkbp:fieldOfUse |
virtual reality
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| gptkbp:filingDate |
May 3, 1996
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| gptkbp:firstClaim |
The method of claim 1, wherein the environment is interactive.
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the apparatus includes sensors. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the apparatus includes a display. A method for providing a virtual reality environment. The apparatus for providing a virtual reality environment. The method of claim 1, wherein the environment is generated in real-time. The method of claim 1, wherein the user is immersed in the environment. |
| gptkbp:grantDate |
September 9, 1997
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
US patent 5,666,666
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| gptkbp:internationalClassification |
G06F 3/01
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| gptkbp:inventor |
gptkb:Robert_J._McCarthy
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| gptkbp:inventorCountry |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:issuedOn |
September 9, 1997
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| gptkbp:legalStatus |
granted
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| gptkbp:maintenanceFee |
paid
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| gptkbp:ninthClaim |
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the apparatus includes audio output.
The method of claim 1, wherein the user interacts with the environment. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the apparatus includes a control unit. |
| gptkbp:numberOfClaims |
20
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| gptkbp:patentFamily |
McCarthy_Technologies_Family
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| gptkbp:patentLength |
20 years
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| gptkbp:patentOffice |
gptkb:United_States_Patent_and_Trademark_Office
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| gptkbp:patentType |
utility
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| gptkbp:priorityDate |
March 31, 1995
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:US_patent_5,123,456
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| gptkbp:status |
active
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| gptkbp:subclass |
345/157
|
| gptkbp:title |
Method and apparatus for providing a virtual reality environment
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| gptkbp:USClassification |
345/156
|