Olathe, Kansas Patent of the Year – 2024/2025

XReps LLC has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for its groundbreaking innovation in immersive training technology. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11896882, titled ‘Extended reality system for training and evaluation’, utilizes infrared tracking and real-time virtual rendering to enhance physical training through extended reality.

The patented system combines a head-mounted display, a sensor station emitting infrared signals, and a tracked object equipped with multiple sensors. As the object moves, it calculates its position and orientation relative to the sensor station and transmits this data to a host station. The host station then determines both the actual and predicted flight paths of the object, rendering a corresponding virtual object in a VR environment that mirrors these paths.

This technology enables users to visualize and analyze the motion of physical objects in real time within a virtual setting, offering significant applications in sports training, military exercises, and other fields requiring precise motion tracking. By overlaying real-world movements with virtual trajectories, the system provides immediate feedback, allowing for more effective training and performance evaluation.

The innovation stands out for its ability to seamlessly integrate physical actions with virtual simulations, creating a more immersive and informative training experience. As extended reality continues to evolve, XReps’ contribution marks a significant step forward in the fusion of real-world dynamics with virtual environments.