TW201816545A - Virtual reality apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a virtual reality display apparatus including a wireless transmitting module coupled to a control unit for receiving a virtual reality image sent by a cloud server, wherein the virtual reality display apparatus includes an eye control module and IRIS recognition module.

Description

 Virtual reality head mounted device  

The present invention relates to a virtual imaging device, and more particularly, to a virtual imaging device with brainwave or myoelectric control.

Thanks to the launch of the virtual reality head-mounted device, people are enjoying the popularity of viewing. The headgear has an eyepiece and earphones that are attached to the head through the side and the straps around the head to provide realistic visuals and a world-wide experience. Through the front plane screen, when using virtual reality, the head-mounted device will display a small image in front of the player's eyes, and the brain will combine the two images into a three-dimensional experience. Because the lens magnifies the image, unlike when watching a TV screen, the player's eyes are not a rectangular image. TVs are usually displayed in 30 frames per second (FPS), and now some games are up to 60FPS. VR can display images moving at 90 or even 120 frames per second, and the smooth picture makes the virtual world feel more realistic.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a system or apparatus for virtual reality. In order to achieve the above and other objects, the present invention provides a sports fitness machine system capable of displaying virtual reality images, comprising: a motion device, which can be used to provide an athlete movement; a control device, an electrically coupled treadmill device, To control or detect the motion device; and a virtual reality display device, the first wireless module is configured to wirelessly receive a virtual reality image transmitted by a cloud server center, wherein the virtual reality display device is The player plays the virtual reality in the movie selected by the cloud server. A virtual reality head mounted device comprising: an iris recognition light source; an inductor receiving light emitted from the iris recognition light source and returned by the iris; a memory storing the iris template; and an iris recognition module receiving the received The iris image is compared with the iris model and is based on the comparison results. Wherein the iris recognition light source comprises infrared rays. The virtual reality head mounted device of claim 1, wherein the virtual reality head mounted device comprises a wireless receiving transmitting device coupled to the cloud server. The cloud virtual reality motion system of claim 3, wherein the virtual reality head mounted device comprises a wireless receiving and transmitting device coupled to the smart phone.

a virtual reality head mounted device, which can be coupled to a smart phone, wherein the virtual reality head mounted device or the smart phone comprises: an iris recognition light source; and an inductor received and transmitted from the iris recognition light source The light returned by the iris; the memory, storing the iris model; the iris recognition module, comparing the received iris image with the iris template, and extracting according to the comparison result. Wherein the iris recognition light source comprises infrared rays. The smart phone includes a wireless receiving and transmitting device that can be coupled with a cloud server.

A virtual reality head-mounted device comprises: a light source; a sensor receiving light emitted from the light source and returned by the eyeball; and an eyeball control module, according to the receiving light source, controlling the virtual object after being judged by a processor. Wherein the light source comprises infrared light. The virtual reality head mounted device includes a wireless receiving and transmitting device coupled to the cloud server, wherein the virtual reality head mounted device includes a wireless receiving transmitting device coupled to the smart phone, wherein the virtual reality head The wearing device comprises a sensor for receiving light emitted from the iris recognition light source and returned by the iris; a memory for storing the iris template; an iris recognition module for comparing the received iris image with the iris template, according to the comparison The result is captured.

The virtual reality image corresponds to a motion parameter display of the motion device; wherein the cloud server center includes a virtual reality generation module for providing a virtual reality image. The Cloud Server Center contains virtual reality images of different classified scenes. The virtual reality image is uploaded by the user.

The virtual reality headset includes a processor, a wireless transmission module, and a display, wherein the wireless transmission module and the display are electrically coupled to the processor.

In one aspect, the first and second wireless transmission modules include a WiFi module, a Bluetooth technology compatible module, a compatible module of the 802.11x wireless transmission standard, or a compatible module of the WiMAX wireless transmission standard.

In another aspect, a motion system of a cloud virtual reality image includes a motion device that provides an athlete motion; a control device that electrically couples the motion device to control or detect the motion device; and a virtual The virtual reality display device and the smart phone have a wireless module for wirelessly receiving a virtual reality image transmitted by a cloud server center, wherein the virtual reality display device is based on the player in the cloud server center The selected movie is placed in a virtual reality.

In another aspect, a virtual reality head mounted device, a wired or wireless coupled control device, wherein the virtual reality display device has a receiving module for receiving one or more image data transmitted by a wireless communication device by wire or wirelessly, wherein The virtual reality head mounted device or wireless communication device has a virtual reality generating module. The wireless communication device is a smart phone.

These and other advantages are apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiments and claims.

300‧‧‧virtual reality head mounted device

301‧‧‧Smart mobile phone

302, 310‧‧‧ processor

303‧‧‧Wireless Transmission Module

304, 340‧‧‧ display

305, 320‧‧‧ memory

309‧‧‧ receiving module

330‧‧‧Wireless Transmission Module

350‧‧‧ sensor

360‧‧‧Command input device

370‧‧‧ Controller

380‧‧‧Virtual Reality Generation Module

390‧‧‧Eye control module

395‧‧‧eye detection light source

400‧‧‧ iris sensor

405‧‧‧Iris recognition module

600‧‧‧Cloud Server

610‧‧‧Virtual Reality Generation Module

700‧‧‧Air posture detection system

4000‧‧‧ brain wave sensor

4050‧‧‧ brainwave interpretation module

5000‧‧ ‧ empty camera

The present invention will be more fully understood from the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention, and In the example.

The first figure is a functional block diagram of a virtual reality head mounted device of the present invention.

The second figure is a functional block diagram of the virtual reality head mounted device of the present invention.

The third figure is a functional block diagram of the virtual reality head mounted device and the cloud of the present invention.

The fourth figure is a functional block diagram of the virtual reality head mounted device and the cloud of the present invention.

The fifth figure is a functional block diagram of the virtual reality head mounted device and the cloud of the present invention.

The invention is described in detail herein with reference to the particular embodiments of the invention, and the description of the invention. Therefore, the present invention may be widely practiced in other different embodiments in addition to the specific embodiments and preferred embodiments of the specification. The embodiments of the present invention are described below by way of specific embodiments, and those skilled in the art can readily understand the utility of the present invention and its advantages by the disclosure of the present disclosure. The present invention may be applied and implemented by other specific embodiments. The details of the present invention may be applied to various needs, and various modifications or changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

An embodiment described in the specification refers to a particular feature, method or characteristic described in connection with this embodiment, which is included in at least some embodiments. Therefore, the implementation of the various embodiments or aspects of the various embodiments is not necessarily the same embodiment. Furthermore, the features, methods, or characteristics of the invention may be combined as appropriate in one or more embodiments.

It is worth noting that in order to balance the effects of sports and entertainment, the present invention provides a virtual reality device or system. Virtual reality (also known as artificial environment) uses computer simulation to generate a virtual world of three dimensions to provide users with simulations of visual, auditory, tactile and other senses, so that users can be as timely as they are. Observe things in the third dimension without restriction. When the user moves the position, the computer can immediately perform an operation to transmit the accurate three-dimensional world image back to the sense of presence. Virtual reality technology integrates computer graphics, computer simulation, artificial intelligence, sensing, display, and network parallel processing. It is an environmental simulation system generated by computer technology.

The first figure shows a functional block diagram of a virtual reality head mounted device 300 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the virtual reality head mounted device 300 includes a processor 310, a memory 320, a first wireless module 330, a display 340, a sensor 350, an instruction input device 360, a controller 370, and a virtual reality. The module 380 is generated as shown in the first figure. The memory 320, the first wireless module 330, the display 340, the sensor 350, the command input 360, the controller 370, and the virtual reality generating module 380 are coupled to the processor 310. In the present embodiment, the virtual reality head mounted device 300 generates a virtual reality video content through the processing of the virtual reality generation module 380. The virtual reality head mounted device 300 is, for example, a virtual reality helmet display or a virtual reality glasses display or a virtual reality stereo projector or a laser 3D stereo projector. The user can display a virtual reality image on the virtual reality headset 300. In one embodiment, the virtual reality display device 300 can receive the signal of the external direction controller 370 to facilitate controlling the direction of the virtual reality image and command the input device 360 to facilitate switching screens or other options at any time. Features. For example, the virtual reality display device 300 can receive the signal transmitted by the aerial camera. The sensor 350 can be used to detect movement of the body, swaying, or shaking of the head, etc. regarding body motion. The sensor 350 is, for example, a zone positioning sensor.

Referring to the first figure, the virtual reality head mounted device 300 includes an eyeball detecting light source 395 for detecting the movement of the eyeball and inputting the feedback signal to the processor to determine the corresponding signal that has been defined. The eyeball detection light source 395 can be an infrared light source. Then, the eyeball control module 390 is triggered by the processor to output a corresponding control signal. This can facilitate the output of the control signal by the user's eye movement. The virtual reality head mounted device 300 can generate a virtual environment. In some embodiments, the virtual reality head mounted device 300 includes a helmet, a visor, a headband, an eyepatch, etc. to facilitate the virtual reality headband device 300. Wear on top of the user. In some embodiments, the virtual reality headset 300 includes a processor 310, a memory 320, a wireless module 330, and a display 340 for electronic signal processing. The memory 320 can store some instructions, information, images, etc. for the processor 310. The memory 320, the wireless module 330, and the display 340 are electrically coupled to the processor 310. The processor 310 of the virtual reality head mounted device 300 is an electrically coupled controller 370, which may be wired or wireless. In an embodiment, the controller 370 includes a gravity sensor or an acceleration sensor to facilitate output direction commands to the processor 310. The controller 370 can include a ring structure that can be fitted to the finger or the hand shaft portion without the need for hand grip, and is advantageous for manipulation.

As shown in the second figure, it shows a block diagram of another architecture of the present invention. Roughly similar to the first embodiment, the virtual reality head mounted device 300 includes an eyeball detecting light source 395 for detecting the iris, inputting the feedback signal to the processor, and an iris sensor 400. The iris image signal received and received is input to the iris recognition module 405 to facilitate identification of the user identity. Accordingly, an instruction to allow or deny access is triggered according to the identification result. This can be facilitated by the user's iris as a security control mechanism for capturing or entering a system, database, remote server, mobile phone or tablet through the virtual reality headset device 300. At least one iris sample 500 is stored in a memory as a target for identification of the identity.

The controller 370 is provided with a control device, for example, including a power switch, a setting button, a liquid crystal display screen (touch screen), and the like. The controller 370 can also be controlled by a wired or wireless control signal, such as controlling the lateral tilt angle and the tilting speed, and can also detect the motion change through the sensing device 220.

The third figure shows the use of an image capture device to provide video data to the cloud server 600 and/or the virtual reality head mounted device 300 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the virtual reality headset 300 is a wired or wireless coupled controller 370. The virtual reality headset 300 has a wireless transmission module 250 for wireless transmission by wire or wireless reception or transmission. One of the image data or instructions, wherein the virtual reality head mounted device 300 or the wireless communication device 301 has a virtual reality generating module.

Referring to the fourth figure, a wireless communication device 301, such as a smart phone, includes a processor 302, a memory 305, a third wireless module 303, and a display 304. In this embodiment, the smart phone 301 provides video or video data to the cloud server 600 on the one hand, and the smart phone 301 downloads the stream to the virtual reality display device 300 through the third wireless module 303. The virtual reality generation module 380 of the virtual reality display device 300 processes the stream data downloaded from the smart phone 301 to generate a virtual reality image content, or the virtual reality generation module of the smart phone 301 itself. To generate a virtual reality image content, the virtual reality image content is displayed by the display 340. Video capture through a video capture device, such as a portable camera, wearable camera or smart phone 301, and uploading video or video data via a computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone (eg, the reality of its shooting) The video) to the cloud server center 600, the server end includes a plurality of the above image capturing devices, and includes a large amount of video data transmitted by the user of the smart phone 301. The video material is processed by the virtual reality generation module 610 to generate virtual reality image content, and is stored in the virtual movie database 620. And classified according to different attributes or categories, and stored separately in various classification databases 621, 622...623. As such, the user using the virtual reality display device 300 can select any of the virtual movie libraries 620 as the viewed virtual reality image.

The virtual reality display device 300 can be combined with the smart phone 301. The virtual reality display device 300 itself has a sensor 350 and a controller 370, and the smart phone 301 provides an instant game to the virtual reality display device 300 to provide an athlete with a virtual reality game while exercising. Therefore, by wirelessly coupling the smart phone 301 or a network game server through the virtual reality display device 300, the player wearing the virtual reality display device 300 can enjoy the fun of playing the online game. In an embodiment, the virtual reality display device 300 includes a vibration feedback unit to reflect the situation when there is a vibration in the game scene, and to increase the sense of presence during the game. In another embodiment, the virtual reality head mounted device 300 includes an in-the-air gesture detection system 600 to detect the user's gesture.

In one embodiment, since the virtual reality display device 300 is combined with the smart phone 301 by using the Micro USB, the virtual reality display device 300 is directly powered by the smart phone 301. Therefore, the virtual reality exercise system of the present invention can be combined with a smart phone to allow an athlete using the exercise machine to experience virtual reality. The eyeball detecting light source 395, an iris sensor 400, can be disposed on the smart phone. In addition, the eyeball detecting light source 395 and the eyeball control module 390 can be disposed on the smart phone. In another embodiment, the first and second embodiments may be integrated to provide an iris recognition function and an eye control command function.

In an embodiment, a virtual reality head mounted device 300 is worn on the head, with the processor 310 executing instructions to implement a virtual reality image generation technique. Processor 310 can be configured for a general purpose processor, a system single chip processor, an application integrated circuit (ASIC), or other similar processor. A pair of displays 340 can be configured to correspond to the user's eyes, respectively. In an embodiment, each display 340 can include a liquid crystal display, an organic light emitting diode display, or other similar display for displaying virtual reality images. In another embodiment, each display may include a transparent liquid crystal display, a transparent organic light emitting diode display, or other similar display, which can directly view real-world images and virtual reality displayed on the display. Imagery to maintain the ability to view the real world environment through the display. Additionally, the virtual reality head mounted device 300 includes an eye-gaze tracking or more at least one camera device. Camera device 350, memory 320, line of sight tracker, and display 340 are electrically coupled to processor 310.

The virtual reality headset 300 has a wireless transmission module that is wirelessly coupled to a virtual reality generation module 610, such as a graphics generation system, via a wireless network and an internet network. (graphics generation system). The wireless transmission module is, for example, a wireless local area network communication module (WLAN module) or a WiFi module for transmitting data. The camera device 350 can capture an instant image outside of the virtual reality head mounted device 300. The captured image can be transmitted to the virtual reality generation module 610 of the cloud server center 600, and processed by the virtual reality generation module 610 to generate a virtual reality image content, which is then transmitted to the virtual reality head mounted device. 300300, and the virtual reality image content is displayed by its display 340.

User devices, such as instructions, cursors, or items or functions of the virtual reality headset 300 can be controlled by user activity, such as by measuring human brain activity. The electroencephalograph (EEG) records the voltage fluctuations in the brain, which can be measured using electrode pads attached to the scalp. The brain wave (EEG) signal is derived from the cerebral cortex, which is a layer of highly convoluted highly circulated neuronal tissue. If the user is focused on simple mental isolation such as squinting on the eyes, the brain may produce Alpha waves (8-13 Hz). The Beta wave (14-30 Hz) is a state of alertness to the spirit. The Theta wave (4-7 Hz) is usually associated with the early stages of sleep and frustration or disappointment. The Delta wave (below 3.5 Hz) is about deep sleep. An electromyography (EMG) sensor can be attached to human skin to sense and translate muscle impulses. In addition, the electrooculogram (EOG) signal can be sensed from the movement of the eyeball. The fifth drawing is a schematic view of an exemplary embodiment of the invention. The neural activity is tracked by a neural activity detecting device. The tracked neural activity preferably includes brain wave (EEG), ocular (EOG), and myoelectric (EMG) activities. Electronic signals representing neural activity are transmitted to the control unit via wire or wireless. The same electroencephalograph (EEG) reading can be monitored if the predetermined signal is sensed by the detecting device. For example, if the user is focused on certain actions, an Alpha wave (8-13 Hz) can be generated. Therefore, if the focus mode is detected, the system responds to the above signals and issues an instruction to perform the preset function. Those skilled in the art should note that the state mode of potential users can be monitored prior to utilizing the system. The components of this embodiment are similar to the previous ones. Therefore, the embodiment includes a brain wave sensor 4000 and a brain wave interpretation module 4005. The processor is coupled to the brain wave sensor 4000 by wireless or wired. The method receives the neural signal from the brain wave sensor 4000, and analyzes the neural signal by the brain wave interpretation module 4005. The operating system is operated by the processor, manipulated, and used to coordinate the various components of the system and the application software to control the functional modules. Such programs include programs for converting received neural signals into indicators or actions on the display screen. With the above device, the user can control the action of the user device by inputting neural information to the system through the brain wave sensor 4000. The program according to the present invention allows the user to utilize the sensed neural signals to control the user device, and a program step is provided to determine the level of neural activity (or mode) of the user's level of concentration. A brainwave sensor 4000 is provided for monitoring the user's neural activity to determine when a predetermined level of neural activity is reached. Thereby, the user's brain wave (EEG) mode is determined. The user's neural activity is converted into an electrical signal to give instructions to perform software functions. Similarly, if you use the EMG sensor and the brain wave interpretation module 4005, the EMG sensor can be attached to the human skin to sense and translate muscle impulses. Output instructions by EMG. In addition, an electrooculogram (EOG) sensor and an electromechanical interpretation module can also be used. The embodiments of the above figures may be used individually or in combination, depending on the needs.

In an embodiment, the virtual reality image content displayed on the display 340 is displayed together with the real image or virtual image of the user wearing the virtual reality display device 300 (or the name of the person or the person The name; or the name or name of the person who can identify it, can also be displayed in the virtual reality video content, so that the player knows that other players are connected with it, just like the immersion and other users collectively watch Or entertaining. In order to achieve the above purpose, the user who logs in to the server agrees to distribute and display the information on the virtual reality display of others.

The wireless local area network communication module (WLAN module) described above is compatible with and can handle wireless local area network protocol data transmission. For example, the wireless local area network communication module can be a Bluetooth compatible module, a compatible module of the Wi-Fi wireless transmission standard, a compatible module of the 802.11x wireless transmission standard, and NFC (Near). Field Communication: Near Field Communication), WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) wireless transmission standard compatible module. The virtual reality display device 300 of the present invention can wirelessly receive the virtual reality image content generated by the virtual reality generation module 610 of the cloud server center 600 by using the wireless local area network communication module (for example, a wearable recorder). , video signals of driving recorders, or other audio and video information content, such as tourist attractions, historical sites, streetscapes, nature scenery, etc.). In addition, the virtual reality display device 300 can wirelessly receive the signal transmitted by the empty camera 5000, and the empty camera 5000 must have at least two cameras to generate virtual reality images, and the virtual reality display device 300 can pass through. The wireless module transmits control commands to the empty camera 5000, as shown in the third and fourth figures. In this embodiment, the virtual reality display device 300 has an aerial camera control program (module) stored in the memory 320 to control the empty camera 5000. The airstrip control program (module) can be downloaded from the cloud or remote server 600.

When a user wears a virtual reality helmet on the display, the display can display various environmental simulation movies and generate 3D stereo interaction effects, and can also be felt by wearing the virtual reality helmet display. The realism of the sport and the sense of presence in various environments, combined with the effects of entertainment and sports.

The above description is a preferred embodiment of the invention. Those skilled in the art should be able to understand the invention and not to limit the scope of the patent claims claimed herein. The scope of patent protection is subject to the scope of the patent application and its equivalent fields. Any modification or refinement made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention is equivalent to the equivalent change or design made in the spirit of the present disclosure, and should be included in the following patent application scope. Inside.

Claims (12)

 a virtual reality head mounted device comprising: a processor; a memory coupled to the processor, storing information; a brain wave sensor, receiving a signal of a brain wave; an brain wave identification module, coupling the brain wave sensor, and interpreting Analyze the brain wave signal to facilitate the processor to output the control signal.    The virtual reality head mounted device of claim 1, wherein the virtual reality head mounted device comprises an iris recognition light source.    The virtual reality head mounted device of claim 1, wherein the virtual reality head mounted device comprises a wireless receiving transmitting device coupled to the cloud server.    The virtual reality head mounted device of claim 1, wherein the virtual reality head mounted device transmits a signal to an air paparator through a wireless receiving transmitting device.    A virtual reality head mounted device comprising: a processor; a memory coupled to the processor, storing information; a myoelectric sensor, receiving a myoelectric signal; an electromyography module, coupling the myoelectric sensor, and interpreting the interpretation EMG signal to facilitate the processor to output control signals.    The virtual reality head mounted device of claim 5, wherein the virtual reality head mounted device comprises an iris recognition light source.    The virtual reality head mounted device of claim 5, wherein the virtual reality head mounted device comprises a wireless receiving transmitting device coupled to the cloud server.    The virtual reality head mounted device of claim 5, wherein the virtual reality head mounted device transmits a signal to an air paparator through a wireless receiving transmitting device.    A virtual reality head mounted device comprising: a processor; a memory coupled to the processor, storing information; an eye sensor, receiving a myoelectric signal; an eye recognition module, coupling the eye sensor, and interpreting the interpretation An EOG signal to facilitate the processor to output a control signal.    The virtual reality head mounted device of claim 9, wherein the virtual reality head mounted device comprises an iris recognition light source.    The virtual reality head mounted device of claim 9, wherein the virtual reality head mounted device comprises a wireless receiving transmitting device coupled to the cloud server.    The virtual reality head mounted device of claim 9, wherein the virtual reality head mounted device transmits a signal to an air paparator through a wireless receiving transmitting device.