IMMERSIVE COGNITIVE REALITY SYSTEM WITH REAL TIME SURROUNDING MEDIA

摘要

A method (and structure) includes forming a wireless ad hoc network with a plurality of sensors at a first location, the ad hoc network being a localized, decentralized network wherein each participating sensor has an equal status on the network for performing network functions and is free to associate with any other ad hoc network device in a link range of a vicinity of the first location. Data is transmitted from the plurality of sensors via the ad hoc network, for consumption by an at-home user located at a second location different from said first location. Each sensor indicates a location and a directivity of sensing in the vicinity of the first location, so that the plurality of sensors thereby can provide data sufficient for the at-home user to be immersed in an experience at the first location.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
forming a wireless ad hoc network with a plurality of sensors at a first location, said ad hoc network comprising a localized, decentralized network wherein each participating sensor has an equal status on said network for performing network functions and is free to associate with any other ad hoc network device in a link range of a vicinity of said first location; and transmitting data from said plurality of sensors via said ad hoc network, for consumption by an at-home user located at a second location being any location different from said first location, using an at-home device, each said sensor indicating a location and a directivity of sensing in said vicinity of said first location, said plurality of sensors thereby providing data sufficient for said at-home user to be immersed in an experience that approximates that of said first location, wherein said wireless ad hoc network is established and maintained by a transceiver on an on-the-go user device that transmits a pulse such that any sensor in said link range capable of recognizing said transmitted pulse is invited to join said wireless ad hoc network of sensors, and wherein said on-the-go user device comprises a processor-based device carried by or associated with an on-the-go user who is located at said first location.