Method and system for altering object views in three dimensions
US6828962B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2219/2016
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system are disclosed for optimally viewing a three dimensional object in a three dimensional graphical space. Each object in the three dimensional space has associated an optimal vantage point. In one embodiment, the optimal vantage point allows a position and orientation for the object or for the vantage point to be calculated, where when the object or vantage point is moved to the position and orientation where the object may be optimally viewed.
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