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Method and electronic device for enhancing efficiency of searching for regions of interest in a virtual environment

US10990843B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 2018
Grant dateApr 27, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N5/45
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and an electronic device for enhancing efficiency of searching for a region of interest in a virtual environment are provided. The virtual environment includes a visible scene and an invisible scene. A picture-in-picture (PIP) is displayed in the visible scene as a directional guidance or distance hint related to the region of interest in the invisible scene, thereby saving time and enhancing efficiency of searching for the region of interest.

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