Head Tracking for Multiplayer Wagering Game Perspectives
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wagering game machines lack innovative features to differentiate themselves and attract frequent play, as existing multiplayer games do not effectively utilize head tracking technologies to provide unique and engaging experiences for players.
Innovation Solution
Implementing head tracking technology in wagering game machines to change players' views of virtual objects based on their perspective, using multiple virtual cameras to create different viewing fields for each player, allowing interaction with shared virtual objects in multiplayer games, and integrating this with 3D autostereoscopic display devices to enhance the gaming experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If head tracking technology is implemented to provide unique perspectives for each player, then player engagement and entertainment value are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces head tracking cameras as intermediary devices that capture player head positions and angles, which are then processed by a controller to dynamically adjust the viewing perspective of virtual objects on the display. This intermediary system bridges the gap between physical player movement and digital perspective change, enabling personalized views without requiring complex direct manipulation of display hardware by each player
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic perspective adjustment where the viewing angle and position of virtual objects continuously change based on real-time head tracking data. The system dynamically recalculates and renders different perspectives of shared virtual objects (such as slot reels, cards, or bonus game elements) as players move their heads, creating an adaptive and immersive multiplayer experience where each player sees the game elements from their own unique viewpoint
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple virtual cameras are used to create different viewing fields, then entertainment value is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates multiple virtual camera perspectives as digital copies within the game software, where each player is assigned a virtual camera position and orientation. These virtual cameras capture and render different views of the same shared game elements (slot reels, poker cards, bonus game objects) without requiring physical duplication of display hardware. The software generates multiple rendered versions of game elements from different angles, allowing each player to view the game from their assigned perspective while sharing the same physical display device
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal display system where a single physical display device serves multiple functions by presenting different perspectives of the same game content to different players simultaneously. The shared virtual objects (reels, cards, bonus elements) are rendered once but viewed from multiple virtual camera positions, allowing the system to provide personalized views for each player while maintaining a single physical gaming station. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate displays for each player while preserving individual viewing experiences
Data Source
AI summary
Some embodiments include a method for conducting a multi-player wagering game. The method can include determining, by at least on processor, a head position of a player of the multi-player wagering game. The method can also include determining, based on the head position, a viewable portion of a virtual object used in the multi-player wagering game, and causing presentation of the viewable portion of the virtual object.