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Peripheral vision simulator for immersive 3D virtual environments

US5880734A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 3, 1996
Grant dateMar 9, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T15/20
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Generation of a three-dimensional, immersed image display, by generating a straight-ahead three-dimensional view for display on a portion of a display area and generating at least one of a side peripheral, top peripheral, bottom peripheral and rear three-dimensional view for display on a contiguous substantial remainder of the display area. In an embodiment, the size of the display area used for displaying the one or more peripheral and/or rear views is adjustable. The field of view of the one or more peripheral and/or rear views preferably also is adjustable.

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