2D video with option for projected viewing in modeled 3D space

Abstract

The application relates to 2D video with an option for projected viewing in modeled 3D space. A multimedia distribution system enables a user to view 2D video content in a conventional 2D or "flat" viewing mode, or if the system is VR / AR enabled and the user is so inclined, a representation of a modeled 3D space may be provided or accessed in association with the 2D video content, and the 2D videocontent may be projected onto a specified surface within the modeled 3D space for viewing by the user as though the 2D video were being displayed at that surface / location within the modeled 3D space.Further, the pose of the user may be monitored and the projection of the 2D video content updated accordingly to match the user's current pose and view into the modeled 3D space.

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technical field

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to multimedia systems and, more particularly, to virtual reality and augmented reality display systems. Background technique

[0002] Multimedia content servers, multimedia compact disc players, and other sources of multimedia content facilitate viewing of two-dimensional (2D) video content on users' televisions, monitors, computing-enabled cell phones, computing-enabled watches, and other display devices. With the advent of consumer-grade virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) systems, such 2D video presentations often lack context or "presence" compared to VR and AR display content. However, in conventional display systems, users are limited to viewing 2D video content in a conventional flat display mode, or watching completely unrelated VR or AR content. Contents of the invention

[0003] One aspect of the invention relates to a method in a display system having a head-mounted display, comprising:...

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