Navigation methods for three dimensional (3D) models in mixed reality (MR) environments
US10180735B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V20/20
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mixed reality (MR) system that implements navigation methods for 3D models in MR environments. The navigation methods allow a user to navigate themselves about a 3D model (such as an MR environment including one or more buildings/structures) while in an MR environment. The navigation methods include an elevator feature or navigation mode that allows the user to move accurately between “floors” of the 3D model used to provide the MR environment (move to a next upper or lower floor from their present position). The navigation techniques include a jump feature or navigation mode. The jump feature allows the user to move to any point in an MR environment created using a 3D model that they can presently see in the display of the MR environment or a location that may be partially obscured from the user's view.
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