The Walt Disney Company
Model and detachable controller for augmented reality / virtual reality experience

Abstract:

Embodiments include a method and associated system for providing an augmented reality experience. The method comprises receiving identification information from circuitry of a model removably attached to a controller device. A power source of the controller device provides power to the circuitry. The method further comprises receiving orientation information from one or more sensors of the controller device, and identifying, using a visual sensor, one or more external visual indicators of the model. The method further comprises maintaining a virtual model representing a model type indicated by the identification information. An orientation of the virtual model is based on the orientation information and referenced to the one or more external visual indicators, The method further comprises, responsive to receiving an input, displaying one or more visual effects referenced to the virtual model.