Environmental interrupt in a head-mounted display and utilization of non field of view real estate

摘要

A wearable computing device includes a head-mounted display (HMD) that generates a virtual reality environment. Through the generation and tracking of positional data, a the virtual environment may be interrupted or paused. Upon pausing the environment, a user may access a number of ancillary menus and controls not otherwise available during normal operation of the virtual environment.

主权项

1. A method for interrupting a virtual environment in a head-mounted display, the method comprising:
storing information in memory regarding at least one control setting that associates a function with a change in position of the head-mounted display; calibrating the head-mounted display, wherein a start position of the head-mounted display is identified; generating positional data that tracks movement of the head-mounted display; determining that a current position of the head-mounted display is indicative of a change from the start position that exceeds the change in position of the control setting; executing the function associated with the control setting, wherein the function comprises interrupting the virtual environment in the head-mounted display by pausing the environment; and offering menu functionality in a peripheral vision area once the environment has been paused.