Method of generating an input in an omnidirectional locomotion system

Abstract

A virtual environment can use an absolute orientation framework. An absolute orientation framework in a virtual environment can be activated using an omnidirectional locomotion platform. An absolute orientation framework enables a user's avatar to move independently from the current viewpoint or camera position. The user's avatar can move in an absolute manner relative to a virtual environment map.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 955767, filed March 19, 2014, entitled "Method and System for Decoupling Motion and Virtual Reality Systems," which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety Incorporate it into this application. This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 981149, filed April 17, 2014, and entitled "Omnidirectional Motion System for Military Applications," which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety Apply. This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 004550, filed May 29, 2014, entitled "Support Tube System for Vertical Movement of Omnidirectional Motion Devices," which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety Incorporate it into this application. This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 099426, filed January 2, 2015, and entitled "Omnidirectional...

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This instability results in a shuffling state where neither the heel nor the toes are lifted off the device, resulting in an unnatural walking gait that reduces the user's level of immersion in the virtual environment

Additionally, these units are often heavy and expensive due to the multiple rolling assemblies

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