The always innovative Nintendo reportedly filled out a patent for an "Eye Tracking" device. This said piece of hardware will enable 3D experiences on 2D displays. Not only that, but several other proposes were discovered, including enhanced experiences through smell, temperature and light. It seemed to be a more immersive version of the Oculus Rift. Gamers are looking for more and more ways to get plugged into the game. With something like this, virtual reality may be a little closer than we think.
[0099] Enhancing the VR experience Additional output devices that enhance the experience can be provided. For example, we can put light out that is correlated to the image to provide "ultra wide field of view correlated lighting." Given that your eye does not see clearly in the periphery, this could still be useful and interesting.[0100] Additionally, smell is a very strong sense. There may be some ways to produce aromas for a very strong experience.[0101] Virtual wind could enhance the experience.[0102] Temperature: blowing cool air on your face.[0103] Physiologically comfortable stereo viewing is a way to prevent headaches. If you find a little spec on your windshield, focus on that and then far field and then back again. Eye strain happens quite quickly. Lots of folks in the past require the users to focus far field and close up, but this can cause headaches. We can stay on one side of the focal point cone, to provide higher level of comfort.[0104] Detect Emotions via monitoring mental state. Brain wave detection, detect eye movement, heart rate monitor or the like can be used. If we provide goggles, we can also provide detectors (electrodes) fairly easily.