Patent ID: 6563489
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: A63B,G06F,G09B

Abstract:
A system for immersing a user in virtual reality, comprising:a closed sphere-shaped capsule defining a real environment, the capsule being disposed on supports so as to rotate around its center, and having at least one closable opening for entry and exit of the user; a virtual environment generator for generating a virtual environment; a virtual environment display for displaying the virtual environment to the user and connected to the virtual environment generator; a virtual environment changing unit for changing the virtual environment responsive to actual physical movements made by the user inside the capsule; a user's movement amount and direction determining sensor for determining an amount and direction of a movement of the user relative to the capsule, said sensor being connected to the virtual environment changing unit; and at least three wheel supports each having a wheel, each support having a pivot shaft directed toward the center of the sphere-shaped capsule and offset relative to a rotational axis of its wheel.