Disney4me Posted December 1, 2020 Report Posted December 1, 2020 Do you ever think about how virtual reality is like, a thing now? The future really is…now. VR Experience We’ve seen Disney use virtual reality experiences in the theme parks on a VERY limited basis, such as during the Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Nights event, but they are putting in WORK on making virtual reality more of a thing in and out of the parks. Soon, we’ll be able to experience the augmented reality “Windows to the Wild” experience. So cool! Now, Disney may have the tech to give you a FULL virtual reality experience without the cords or the bulky headset. Disney researchers recently filed a permit for an “Illumination-based System for Distributing Immersive Experience Content in a Multi-user Environment.” Whew, that’s a mouthful! This tech boils down to be a way to put users in virtual reality without wearing the bulky headset or needing to be tethered to a computer. ©Disney The patent notes that “Typically, a head-mounted display (“HMD”), such as headgear, glasses, etc., is worn by the user over his or her eyes to provide a VR or an AR experience. Yet, wearing the HMD can be quite uncomfortable for a user.” Usually, VR headsets are HEAVY due to the position-tracking tech. Disney’s invention uses infrared illumination to keep track of user position, and it’s all built into the room so the actual VR apparatus that a user wears can be much more lightweight. ©Disney It can even be used with multiple users! Basically, a processor (illustrated as being mounted on the ceiling) sends and receives wavelengths from the individual VR glasses in use. The wavelengths help to determine the positioning and send the correct image down to the user. That’s VERY cool and means that VR could be a lot more accessible on a larger scale — like in a theme park — where every guest can’t be fitted with a full head-mounted display. ©Disney It would certainly be amazing to see tech like this in use in Disney parks or even with Disney’s user products! We’ll report in on ALL the latest Disney VR news, so stay tuned for all the updates! Click here to learn more about Disney’s virtual reality tech! Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Don't Miss Out on Any Disney Fun! Preorder Your Copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining Today! With more than 750 pages, the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you'll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet. Click here to order your copy of the 2021 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2021 to save 25% off the cover price today! Your order will include a FREE instant download of the 2020 Edition of the Guide! Use code WDW2021 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today! http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ready-to-shop-button.png Our guides are backed by a 100% money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose. What do you think of this new innovation? Tell us in the comments!The post Disney's Latest Invention Could Make Using Virtual Reality Easier Than Ever! first appeared on the disney food blog. Related posts:This Patent Suggests We Could Be Fighting Zombies on a Disney Cruise Someday! Spoiler Alert: The SECRET Behind How We Could Get REAL Jedi Powers at a New Disney Attraction! Bedtime Stories Just Got REAL. Check Out This New Disney Technology Patent! View the full article Quote
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