Method and system for three-dimensional topographical modeling
US6535201B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/016
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for three-dimensional topographical modeling. A control surface that is adjustable provides a tactile-detectable graphical representation of a three-dimensional graphical image and associated physical characteristics. A sensitivity element detects an external force applied to the control surface. A controller adjusts the tactile-detectable graphical representation to model the associated physical characteristics of the three-dimensional graphical image when external force is applied to the control surface.
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