Mullen Industries filed 1 patent this quarter in the VR & AR category.
The filing covers an augmented reality gaming system that employs head-mounted displays capable of switching between transparent and non-transparent screens. The technology incorporates real-time object detection and positioning systems to overlay game characters and virtual environments onto physical surfaces.
The VR & AR patent describes a system that lets virtual game characters interact with real-world objects in ways that feel physically grounded. A dragon might perch on the edge of a coffee table, or a character could duck behind a stack of books during gameplay. The approach works through two display modes: transparent screens that layer virtual content directly over what the player sees, and non-transparent screens that capture video and weave virtual elements into the footage. An inertial tracking system maintains accurate positioning between GPS readings, allowing the device to track rapid head movements and keep virtual objects anchored to their physical locations.