Patent ID: 9437159
Filing Date: 2016-09-06
CPC Classification: G02B,G06F,G06T,G09G

Claim Text:
1. A method for interrupting a virtual environment in a head-mounted display, the method comprising: storing information in memory regarding at least one control setting that associates a function with a change in position of the head-mounted display; calibrating the head-mounted display, wherein a start position of the head-mounted display is identified; generating positional data that tracks movement of the head-mounted display; determining that a current position of the head-mounted display is indicative of a change from the start position that exceeds the change in position of the control setting; executing the function associated with the control setting, wherein the function comprises interrupting the virtual environment in the head-mounted display by pausing the environment; and offering menu functionality in a peripheral vision area once the environment has been paused.