Interactive Objects for Immersive Environment via Camera Tracking

The patent uses cameras as intermediary devices to capture physical objects and their movements, then integrates these captured images with virtual objects in the video game system. This allows the virtual world to recognize and respond to physical objects, creating a bridge between the two worlds without requiring direct physical connection.

The patent creates virtual copies of physical objects by capturing images with cameras and rendering them as virtual objects in the video game system. These virtual copies maintain the appearance and movement characteristics of the physical objects, allowing interactions in the virtual world to reflect actions in the physical world.

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the video game system continuously tracks the physical object's position and movement across multiple captured images, then adjusts the virtual object's position accordingly. This ensures that alterations and interactions remain consistent across different perspectives and time points.

The patent establishes a coordinate system and tracking framework in advance that allows the system to predict and maintain the relationship between virtual objects and physical objects across multiple images. This preliminary setup ensures consistency without requiring recalculation for each new image.

The patent merges the physical world and virtual world by overlaying virtual objects onto captured images of the physical environment. This combination maintains the visual realism of the physical scene while adding interactive virtual elements, creating a more immersive experience than either world alone.

The patent adds a virtual dimension to the physical world by integrating 3D virtual objects into 2D captured images. This dimensional enhancement allows users to interact with virtual objects while maintaining awareness of the physical environment, creating a multi-layered immersive experience.