Terrence Howard Says He Owns The Patent That Laid The Foundation For Virtual Reality, But Never Got 'A Penny' For It
Following his departure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe where he portrayed Tony Stark's close friend, Terrence Howard revealed how he pioneered the development of a novel logical language known as 'Terryology,' among other endeavors.
During a recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, the Academy Award-nominated actor unveiled his groundbreaking research, unveiling a novel system grounded in physics and mathematics. Despite initial skepticism, Howard's theories are backed by several patents.
The 'Hustle & Flow' revealed how he ultimately discovered solace and a renewed sense of purpose through his scientific pursuits.
Howard, 55, elaborated on a novel system rooted in physics and mathematics, dubbed "The Lynchpin bonding," illustrating its principles with animations. He showcased how this system elucidates the formation and dynamics of magnetic fields, likening their characteristics to those of a periodic table.
In his discussion with Rogan, 56, he revealed insights about how his initial patent served as a cornerstone for the Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) industry. He disclosed that the patent, outlining the integration of virtual reality with actuality, was ultimately abandoned.
"The entire AR VR world was built off of my first patent that was abandoned because I paid $260,000 for the worldwide patent, but then my lawyers kept sending me these maintenance fees and annuities and I'm like, 'These folks are just tryna shake me down. I'm not gonna pay this,' " the Cleveland, Ohio raised actor said.
Filed in 2010, the patent delineates a system and technique for seamlessly incorporating virtual reality sensory encounters into genuine surroundings. Howard claims an array of companies have referenced his patent in their own advancements within the Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) domains.
"It's still making money. This patent has earned over 7 trillion dollars and you didn't get a piece and I haven't gotten a penny of it," Howard said.
The actor also described the untapped potential within the industry and expressed his readiness to collaborate with industry pioneers to fully harness the capabilities of his invention.
