Posture-Aware Virtual Space Configuration for Seated VR Interaction

The patent applies local quality by creating a designated virtual interaction area within the real-world environment. The system defines specific spatial boundaries where virtual objects can be safely interacted with, while maintaining awareness of real-world obstacles. This localized virtual space allows users to engage with virtual content without colliding with real-world objects, as the interaction zone is carefully positioned and sized to avoid harmful areas.

The patent uses the artificial reality system as an intermediary between the user and both virtual and real worlds. The system provides spatial awareness information about real-world objects and dynamically adjusts the virtual interaction area to prevent collisions. This intermediary function allows the user to access virtual content while the system mediates safety by monitoring and responding to real-world environmental conditions.

The patent applies dynamics by making the virtual interaction area adaptive to the user's physical posture. The system continuously monitors user posture and dynamically adjusts the position, size, and configuration of the virtual interaction area to match the user's current physical state. This allows virtual objects to remain accessible regardless of whether the user is standing, sitting, or in other postures, as the virtual space reconfigures itself to accommodate the user's reach and movement capabilities.

The patent uses parameter changes by modifying the spatial parameters of the virtual interaction area based on detected user posture. When the system detects changes in user posture (such as transitioning from standing to seated), it adjusts parameters like the virtual area's dimensions, object placement heights, and interaction zones to ensure continued accessibility. This dynamic parameter adjustment resolves posture-related interaction difficulties while maintaining versatile access to virtual content.

The patent implements universality by designing a virtual space configuration system that serves multiple functions and adapts to various user postures and environments. Rather than requiring separate configurations for different scenarios, the system provides a unified framework that automatically adjusts to standing, seated, and other postures, as well as different physical environments. This multi-functional approach maintains implementation simplicity while achieving broad adaptability across diverse use cases.

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-establishing a flexible virtual space framework that is designed to accommodate multiple postures and environments from the outset. Rather than requiring complex post-implementation adjustments, the system is initially configured with adaptive parameters and posture-detection capabilities that enable it to automatically adjust to different conditions. This preliminary setup simplifies implementation while ensuring versatility, as the system is prepared to handle various scenarios without requiring complex reconfiguration.