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Virtual reality 3D interface system for data creation, viewing and editing

US6154723A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 1997
Grant dateNov 28, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S715/978
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A three dimensional virtual reality creation, manipulation and editing system including a voice and three dimensional gesture input interface. An operator immersed in a data structure preferably presented in a three dimensional immersion environment interacts with the data structure and performs operations on the data structure in the environment through the voice and gesture input interface. A virtual director receives input from the voice and gesture interface. The director records the input as keyframe values that are necessary time-based spline data points for commanding the display environment to redisplay a recorded spline path for viewing or operational purposes. The voice recognition system accepts commands according to a menu displayed in the three dimensional environment to enable various operational and display functions through the gesture input portion of the interface.

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