Company Patents Interactive Controller For Drinking Wine and Beer in VR
Virtual reality (VR) games and hardware have been steadily becoming more affordable in recent years, allowing more players to experience next level video game immersion. As VR devices receive more software updates, companies are also experimenting with VR hardware designs.
The current market competition is with PlayStation VR and Oculus Quest headsets, and several VR patents focused on eye tracking have already been announced to improve next-gen equipment. One example of this is a user-friendly handheld device patented for usage with VR games, combining the desire to drink refreshments while playing a VR game with no distractions or interruptions.
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A piece of technology has been patented for virtual reality systems to allow for users to drink beer and wine plus other similar beverages while playing a game. The patent has been filed under specific gaming categories, such as «Card/Board Games» and «Video Game Accessories.» No tie-in game releases have been mentioned so far, but this could be hinting at a multiplayer VR usage like the Metaverse, where virtual players can enjoy card games such as poker in a more relaxed environment.
A company named Bogie Inc. has applied for this patented interactive controller design, displaying the sleek ergonomic shape associated with virtual reality handhelds. Also alongside it is a receptacle for placing bottles, which can presumably also be used for cans and other drink containers. With the rapid influx of games both original and remade for VR boasting impressive liquid physics such as Half Life: Alyx, VR bottle controllers could be a new facet for allowing players to re-hydrate while without having to pause their
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